Archive for the ‘Your Health’ Category

  • Meet Our Staff: Deb Ramsey

    Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

    Meet Deb Ramsey, Our Financial coordinator at the office of Dr. Ban Barbat
    Part of being social is getting to know everyone on our Team at the office of Dr Ban Barbat. You probably have seen or met Deb if you have been to our office. Deb Ramsey is our Financial Coordinator [...]

  • Pregnant? Planning on getting pregnant? What you need to know about gum disease. | Michigan Dentistry

    Thursday, January 28th, 2010

    Yet another reason why we always are harping on having a healthy mouth
    If you have bleeding gums you may have gum disease.  This can cause many problems including heart disease and increased risk of cancer.  However for pregnant women the effects can be deadly for their unborn child.  Scientists have linked a stillborn child to [...]

  • What are the signs of Oral Cancer? | Detroit Dentist

    Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

    Oral cancer includes cancer of the tongue, lip, palate, gum tissue, andoropharynx.
    Of all major cancers, it has the worst five-year survival rate…only 54%, and is the 7th most common cancer among males. Most lesions grow slowly; however, some double in size within a few days or a week.
    WARNING SIGNS OF ORAL CANCER ARE:
    * A sore [...]

  • A Honey Of A Cure | Shelby TWP Dentistry

    Monday, December 7th, 2009

    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 tooth surfaces. “It appears there is an enzyme in honey that produces hydrogen peroxide, giving honey [...]

  • Making Sense of Todays Toothbrushes | Shelby TWP Dentist

    Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

    What Is The Best Toothbrush to have?
    These days, toothbrushes come in many shapes and sizes.Some have angled heads, raised bristles, and handles that change colors with use. While each claims superiority, there is no evidence that one is etter than another. Most important is that you brush long enough to thoroughly remove cavity-causing bacteria. Although [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Cancer Hazards related to Gum Disease

    Monday, October 19th, 2009

    Commonly associated health hazards for chronic periodontitis (gum disease) go way beyond your mouth. People have been warned for years that persistent periodontitis can be one of the causes of heart disease. Gum disease may also be a risk factor for many other cancers of the head and neck a new study suggests.
    The journal: Cancer [...]

  • About Our Blog

    Monday, October 12th, 2009

    It is my hope that this blog will bring to light information about our practice for our patients of record as well as for potential new patients.  Not only will I be sharing news from the practice, I will also include information on special offers, tips, behind the scenes stuff, and some fun stuff too.
    There [...]

  • Whiter Teeth For Less!

    Monday, October 12th, 2009

    The quickest and most effective way to have whiter teeth right away is through in-office whitening.  We use the Zoom Advanced Power System which can give you a whiter smile within the hour!  The procedure is quick and easy.
    The regular price for this procedure is $399.  For a limited time, you can get “Zoomed” for [...]

  • Validation From Japan?

    Monday, October 12th, 2009

    Our practice has been using the K7 Evaluation System by Myotoronics since February of 2007.  Coincidentally, in that same month, Japan’s Health Ministry recognized the K7 Evaluation System as a requirement for orthodontists to receive payment from the National Health Insurance Program.  Also, all 29 dental universities in Japan have the K7 system and 23 [...]