We’ve all been there. Things like going to an upscale restaurant and being told by the hostess that your reservation is for the next night. Or, checking out at a busy grocery store only to realize our wallet was left at home. Being occasionally embarrassed is a given during our… Read More…
For parents, seeing a child lose that first “baby” tooth is a landmark moment – something celebrated. However, the thoughts of our grown children losing a permanent tooth never comes to mind, probably since those thoughts concur up the outcome of an accident, injury or disease. While losing a natural… Read More…
As a dentist in Shelby Twp for over 25 years, I’ve seen many happy moments originate with the betterment of a smile. Helping a patient replace missing teeth with dental implants, seeing a once-fearful patient overcome fear and anxiety that stood in the way of a healthy smile, and celebrating… Read More…
For adults who lose natural teeth, replacing them can be done several ways. Depending on how many are lost, and their location, the options may include: • Crown & Bridge • Dental Implants • Partial Dentures • Full Dentures (when missing all upper or lower teeth) Although we offer all… Read More…
When people have the appearance of their smiles enhanced, what seems to stand out is how the new smile makes them FEEL even more than its improved appearance. A beautiful smile is an asset to both appearance and how they are perceived by others. An added perk is how it… Read More…
I remember a time when, by your senior year in high school, it was assumed that teens would have their wisdom teeth removed. Now as a dentist, we believe that evaluation of wisdom teeth removal should be made on a case by case basis. In our Shelby Township dental office,… 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…
As a Macomb County dentist who is dedicated to optimal patient comfort, I feel dentistry sometimes gets a bad rap. In describing their perception of having dental care, some people, even today, use terms like “scared to death,” “worse than a root canal,” and even parents telling a child, “it… Read More…
Seeing is believing. While that’s sometimes debatable, seeing something certainly enhances the ability to verify its existence. One of the advantages of our Cone Beam 3D imaging technology is to give patients the ability to SEE the “inside” areas of their anatomy. In our dental office, that relates to dental… Read More…
Shelby Township neuromuscular dentist Dr. Ban Barbat is pleased to welcome… SABRINA R. SALIM, DDS Dr. Salim knew she was destined for the dental profession from childhood. She became involved in the dental profession from the time she was in high school, becoming a Certified Dental Assistant in her junior… Read More…
