Monthly Archives: December 2009

Makkar Pure Power Mouthguard wins “Surprise Product of the Year” | Utica Cosmetic Dentist

The Makkar brand Pure Power Mouth-guard has been named the "Surprise Product of the Year" for the golf industry's best for 2009. It won out over the Viper Golf Tee, Geox Respira footwear, Bionic Glove, FootJoy TechSof Golf Socks, and … Continue reading

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Performance Enhancing Pure Power Mouthguards | Shelby TWP Dentist

Can a Pure Power Mouthguard improve your athletic performance? There are some atheletes that swear by them. Under Armour and Makkar have both put out a version on the Pure Power Mouthguard. This New York TImes Fitness article talks a … Continue reading

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Are you unhappy with your smile? | Dentist Metro Detroit

Unhappy with the alignment of your teeth? Like the shape of your teeth but feel crowding ruins your smile? If you are an adult or a teen who has completed tooth and jaw development, you may be a candidate for … Continue reading

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Sleep Apnea patient Talks about his Struggles & Relief | Shelby TWP Dentist

When your wife threatens to smother you to stop your heavy \snoring, it’s time to look into serious solutions! All joking aside, when his physician recommended a sleep study for John’s heavy snoring, Sleep Apnea was diagnosed. This explained his … Continue reading

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“The Best Thing I Ever Did!” | Darlene’s Smile Makeover Story | Detroit Cosmetic Dentist

These days, it’s not unusual for Darlene to be complimented on her smile, even by strangers. “I smile all the time now!”she states, which is something she rarely did before finding Dr. Ban Barbat. Like many baby boomers, Darlene remembers … Continue reading

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Sleeping Problems are Nothing To Yawn About!

If you’re not getting a sufficient amount of sleep, the end results have significant physical and mental consequences. “As a dentist, I am concerned that many adults never associate teeth grinding and nighttime clenching with sleep deprivation,” states Dr. Barbat. … Continue reading

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Q & A With Dr. Ban Barbat | Front Tooth Gap | Dentist Metro Detroit

QUESTION: “As a child, the gap between my front teeth didn’t bother me. As an adult, it does. How can this be repaired without braces?” Answered by Dr. Ban Barbat As with any patient, it is necessary to first diagnose … Continue reading

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What is the leading injury in rear-end collisions? TMJ

One of the most common rear-end collision injuries is a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injury. This joint is very fragile and can be easily hurt during a car accident. Usually head or neck injuries are blamed for the pain but if … Continue reading

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Dental Tips for Arthritis Sufferers | Shelby Township Cosmetic Dentist

If you are an arthritis sufferer, you are twice as likely to develop periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is the country’s number one cause of tooth loss and has been linked to serious health problems, including coronary artery disease and … Continue reading

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