“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” – Buddhist author Thich Nhat Hanh For nearly 25 years, we have helped thousands achieve good oral health and smiles they love to share! Improving the look and health of… Read More…
Researchers continually reveal astounding new findings about the secrets of the human brain. This organ is essentially the master control center of the entire body. It sends out signals of pain, regulates feelings of hunger and fullness, triggers states of sleepiness and fatigue, and so much more. Unlike what was… Read More…
Like many dentists, the reason I chose this as my career was because of childhood experiences. (View my story at: DrBarbatShares). Fortunately, my dentist was kind, gentle and patient. This helped me to form a positive impression of dentistry. It also reinforced how these visits help to keep teeth healthy… 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…
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…
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…
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…
A rose is a rose is a rose. In 1913 when Gertrude Stein wrote the verse in her poem “Sacred Emily,” she could not have predicted how those words would become a particular phrase. Most people use it to describe that anything that appears so, is. Of course, we know… Read More…
On February 24th, our Shelby Township dental office celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional dentistry to patients who have filled each day with smiles! Throughout this time, I’ve met some of the finest people on earth. For them, we have been committed to providing complete dental services in one location,… Read More…
Whenever I see a patient who expresses the desire to have an improved smile, there is often something in his or her life that has prompted the decision to pursue it at that moment. It may be a child’s upcoming wedding, desiring to truly show their happiness in wedding photos…. Read More…
