Depending on the location of the chip and its size, repairing a chipped tooth can be done with tooth bonding or a porcelain veneer. Tooth bonding is used for different needs but most commonly for repairing chipped teeth. Today’s bonding materials are made from high-density plastics called composite resin and… Read More…
When gum tissue recedes, it exposes the root portion of the tooth. This leaves the sensitive nerve center of the tooth open and vulnerable to pain. The bristles of a tooth brush or the chill of ice-cream can easily induce pain in these sensitive areas, which are not meant to… Read More…
When someone smiles and shows too much gum above the upper teeth, this is referred to as a “gummy smile.” For many with this trait, they often ‘hold back’ rather than smile fully or even cover their mouths when smiling or laughing. Repairing a gummy smile is through gum recontouring… Read More…
TEENS ARE HAPPY TO ‘GO WIRELESS’ WITH INVISALIGN TEEN! There’s good news for teenage smiles at the dental office of Dr. Ban Barbat! Invisalign, the dentist’s top choice for straightening teeth without wires and brackets, is available for growing smiles as well. Like Invisalign for adults, Invisalign Teen is an… Read More…
By Elizabeth Countess, President of Practice Marketing Specialists, Inc. of Charlotte NC: “I’ve been fortunate in my career to have worked with some of the finest dentists in their fields, from dental specialists to generalists to university instructors. When my migraines first began ten years ago, I never associated them… Read More…
“The first thing thats involved in a smile makeover is the patients goals. Every patient has something different that they want to accomplish with their smile so you have to find out what is it that they really want to accomplish. Once we know that we can do what we… Read More…
“The benefits of a smile makeover are many. It improves self esteem. A lot of patients walk around very embarrassed, they don’t want to show their teeth so they don’t smile. This in turn makes them seem unfriendly. It really helps someone come out of their shell so to speak…. Read More…
Myths About Veneers If you have ever seen anyone with porcelain veneers you have seen how great they can make your smile appear. You may not even realize that someone has veneers because of the way they look like natural teeth. Like any dental procedures there are ideals about them… Read More…
Dental Veneers can fix a variety of issues that can occur with your teeth. Some people get veneers to fix cosmetic issues that can range from discoloration to misaligned and unusually shaped teeth. Veneers can also fix issues with teeth that are broken, chipped, or worn down. Other people get… Read More…
Dental Implants are usually the most effective option for patients that are missing their adult teeth. Dentures rest on the gum lines and fixed bridges are anchored onto other teeth. Unlike these options, dental implants last for the long-term. Dental Implants are attached into the jawbone and eventually becomes a… Read More…
