Archive for November, 2009

  • Speaker Services Available for your Group or Organization | Metro Detroit Dentistry

    Monday, November 30th, 2009

    Looking for a speaker for your group or organization? [...]

  • Dental Implants | Cosmetic Dentist Shelby Township Michigan

    Sunday, November 29th, 2009

    Nothing can cause you to stop smiling as quickly as missing a tooth.
    Many people think the only answer to the problem is getting a partial plate or dentures but if you have missing teeth, or poorly fitting dentures, dental implants may be the answer you’ve been looking for to take your smile from ordinary to [...]

  • Grinding Your Teeth Can Be Problematic to Your Dental Health | Cosmetic Dentist Metro Detroit

    Sunday, November 29th, 2009

    If ridges on tooth surfaces look flat or you occasionally wake up with jaw soreness, you may be grinding your teeth while you sleep.
    Nighttime teeth grinding is a habit of one-third of Americans and employs ten times the force of normal chewing. Not surprisingly, it contributes to problems such as loose teeth, headaches, and pain [...]

  • New Findings on Gum Disease | Metro Detroit Cosmetic Dentist

    Saturday, November 28th, 2009

    • Over 50 million Americans are missing one or more natural teeth
    • 10% of the U. S. adult population are missing all of their teeth (accounting for 18 million)
    • 63% of adults are missing more than one tooth; for those over age 65, this jumps to 98%
    • People without teeth die at an age that [...]

  • Advanced Cosmetic Course Completion | Shelby Township Michigan Dentist

    Friday, November 27th, 2009

    Dr. Barbat completed extensive training in advanced full-mouth reconstruction.
    The intensive 48-hour course is the highest level of training possible through the renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. One of a few dentists in the country to achieve this level at the Institute, Dr. Barbat qualified for this advanced course through previous accomplishments.
    “By blending [...]

  • Friends Help Leads Better Smile | Detroit Cosmetic Dentist

    Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

    A best friend adds much pleasure to your life. Their very presence can bring a smile.
    For Mona Cottick, her friend helped her find a beautiful, new smile!
    Mona and her husband relocated from Oakland County to Macomb County nearly two years ago. Being closer in proximity to her friend, Mona inquired about a dental office. Dr. [...]

  • The Perfect Holiday Gift! Invisalign or Invisalign teen | Discount + Free Whitening

    Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

    The Perfect Holiday Gift for your Family
    Now, adults AND teens can enjoy flattering, healthy smiles without the discomfort and frustrations of brackets, wires and eating food in little bits.
    Invisalign is a clear mold that can be removed for eating and brushing or flossing. Plus, they typically move teeth at a faster pace than traditional braces.
    & [...]

  • Mouthguards: Improving Athletes Games

    Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

    Neuromuscular mouth guards
    Mouth guards are designed to distribute the impact on the jaw by force that can cause injuries such as lacerations, damaged teeth and concussions. Neuromuscular mouth guards are extremely different than the over the counter types. Some athletes such as Derrick Dockery swears by his neuromuscular mouth guard. After misplacing his for a [...]

  • Study links Sleep Apnea & Type 2 Diabetes

    Sunday, November 15th, 2009

    A recent study indicates that there is a statistically significant association between type two diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during the REM sleep cycle. Dr. Kamran Mahmood and his colleagues from the University of Illinois in Chicago and colleagues evaluated a multi-ethnic sample of 1008 patients including Caucasians (16.9 percent), African Americans (66.9 percent) [...]

  • Your Dentist can improve your golf game?

    Monday, November 9th, 2009

    A new study shown at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), shows that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that received nasal positive airway pressure (NPAP) for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by as many as 3 strokes. [...]

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