Archive for September, 2018

One of Dr. Ami Barakat’s favorite parts of practicing cosmetic dentistry is helping patients rejuvenate and restore the appearance of their natural smiles. He recently spoke about this topic in his new book Perfecting Smiles Changing Lives, and more with award-winning radio personality Heidi Selexa on her podcast The Heidi Selexa Show. Dr. Barakat joined Miss Selexa for a lively discussion that touched on the relationship between a healthy smile and high self-esteem, […]

If your gums ever bleed after normal brushing or flossing, you may think of it as no big deal. However, in many cases, bleeding gums are an early sign of gum disease, a progressive bacterial infection that can cause serious damage to your mouth. This disease affects nearly half of all American adults over 30 and is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Fortunately, treating gum disease early […]