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  • Dry Mouth can cause problems with your teeth and breath | Metro Detroit Dentist

    Thursday, December 10th, 2009

    A dry mouth can damage your teeth and ruin your breath!
    Without adequate saliva to lubricate your mouth, wash away food, and neutralize the acids produced by plaque, the potential for cavities greatly increases. Other common problems that result from dry mouth include a constant sore throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and dry nasal passages.
    Certain medical disorders [...]

  • What are cold sores? | Dentist Metro Detroit

    Saturday, December 5th, 2009

    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:
    -    too much sun exposure
    -    coming down with a head cold or infection
    -    menstruation
    -    stress
    Cold sores can [...]

  • Oral Health for Post-Menopausal Women | Metro Detroit Dentist

    Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

    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 physicians to alleviate symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency, replacing estrogen (or estrogen and progestin) also helps [...]

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

    Monday, November 30th, 2009

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

  • 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 [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • Periodontal Disease can lead to Heart problems

    Thursday, November 5th, 2009

    It’s not easy to say if you are at risk for heart disease, but recent research suggests that you ask your Dental Care Provider. Several studies conducted by Cardiologists, and by Periodontists (gum disease specialists) now suggest that there are several connections between dental health and heart disease. If you have gum disease, false teeth, [...]

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