As a general dentist in Shelby Twp MI, I take pride in being known for my additional advanced skills as a neuromuscular dentist. These skills provide our dental patients with added bite alignment measures to aid in treating TMJ disorders and sleep apnea as well as in advanced skills in… Read More…
The good thing about having online access is in how we can gain immediate access to any service, product, resource and in-depth topics. Most search engines (Google, Bing, Duck Duck Go, etc.) can scale down search terms so pages 1-3 show the most pertinent within the geographical and demographic parameters…. Read More…
The 2022 calendar says we are one month away from the first day of Fall. Realizing this, I wanted to share some news and reminders, especially in the way of payment options available through our Macomb County dental office. The beauty of these PAYMENT PLANS is in how they allow… Read More…
Baby Boomers is a term used to describe a population surge of those who were born post-WW II between the years 1946 – 1964. Starting in 2030, all “boomers” will be older than 65, making up 21 percent of the population (up from 15 percent at present). This gives the… Read More…
Every year, our Shelby Township dental office awards two scholarships to high school seniors interested in a health-related career. I’m so pleased to introduce you to our 2022 Ban R. Barbat, DDS-PC Scholarship recipients. Congratulations to… While maintaining a 4.13 GPA, Eisenhower High graduate ISABELLA YESKE was active in extracurricular activities,… Read More…
The periodontal tissues in your mouth cover a lot of territory. This soft, pink, absorbent gum tissue is a protective layer to the structures underneath, providing a protective blanket over tooth roots, bone structures, muscles, glands and ligaments. The health of your gums is vital to the health of your… Read More…
For decades, it has been known that using tobacco products is seriously harmful to overall health. Smokers (of any form) are highly susceptible to having a dry mouth. Without a sufficient flow of saliva, bacteria in the mouth breed at a much faster rate. In addition to high risks for… Read More…
If you’ve had a chance to see the new Top Gun movie, the “top gun” crew is extremely well-defined; so much so that the latest issue of Men’s Health magazine shares a routine for the upper body muscle work that gave the crew such tone and definition. Although men tend… Read More…
As a cosmetic and neuromuscular dentist in Shelby Township MI, I recently saw a patient who had a smile makeover last year. Not only did she look terrific, she shared with me her new outlook on life in general. “I not only smile more, I find myself actually looking for… Read More…
Every day, people must make decisions based on what is best for their needs and goals. Although some of these decisions affect only short-term situations (such as choosing to plant geraniums rather than begonias), others have more of a lasting impact. We typically recommend dental implants for patients who are… Read More…
