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.
For most humans, eight hours of sleep is the ideal. When sleep time is sacrificed or interrupted [...]

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 what caused the gap to occur. Assuming that gum disease did not contribute to tooth movement, there [...]

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 left undiagnosed TMJ can get worse over time.
Whiplash resulting from a car accident can be a [...]

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 stroke. The Journal of Periodontology recently published findings stating adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had an [...]

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 cracks to teeth, crowns, and fillings. Other problems that can emerge are allergies, gum irritation and [...]

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 surgeons now warn to use these kits with caution, especially if you have a cavity.
Tooth bleaching, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]