Category Archives: Cosmetic Dentist

Tongue Piercing Problems | Dentist Metro Detroit

Tongue Piercing Problems Although oral jewelry has become fashionable, those in the business often fail to warn their patrons of the potential hazards that can result from tongue piercing. Common problems can result in costly repairs. These include chips or … Continue reading

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Over-The-Counter Tooth Whitening WARNING! | Detroit Dentist | Shelby TWP

WARNING! About Over-The-Counter Tooth Whiteners Do-it-yourself whitening kits are everywhere! Although results from these kits have less longevity and a minimal degree of whitening than the process offered by dental offices, the lower cost makes them seem more appealing. Oral … Continue reading

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A Honey Of A Cure | Shelby TWP Dentistry

Research results from the University of Waikato, New Zealand recently revealed that an enzyme in honey can stop the growth of dental plaque bacteria. It also halts the production of dextran, which the bacteria excrete in order to adhere to … Continue reading

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What are cold sores? | Dentist Metro Detroit

Cold sores are painful sores that are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus. After exposure the virus can hide in your body for years without an outbreak. Things that trigger the virus and cause an outbreak can be: … Continue reading

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Oral Health for Post-Menopausal Women | Metro Detroit Dentist

Approximately 36 million women in the United States are in the postmenopausal phase of life. Estrogen deprivation from menopause increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and oral disease. While hormone replacement therapy is often prescribed by … Continue reading

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Oral Sedation Improves Comfort for Everyone | Shelby TWP Dentist

Our patients who have opted to combine One-Pill Sedation with their dental treatment have been tremendously pleased with the results. In their own words ...“I remember walking in and sitting down in the chair, and the next thing I knew … Continue reading

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

Looking for a speaker for your group or organization? Dr. Ban Barbat is an experienced speaker and presents interesting topics on today’s dentistry. Presentations include slides and printed materials. To discuss your program needs, call our Metro Detroit Cosmetic Dental … Continue reading

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Dental Implants | Cosmetic Dentist Shelby Township Michigan

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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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New Findings on Gum Disease | Metro Detroit Cosmetic Dentist

• 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; … Continue reading

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