Archive for December, 2009

Wisdom Teeth Checkup

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the Provo and Orem

community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.

Checking your wisdom teeth in Provo is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble down the road.

Our practice, ‘Hammond & Ellis DDS‘, works with patients from ages 20 to 80, and our leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff can help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will need to be extracted. We can also help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will require advanced care, or if a simple procedure can solve the problem.

Wisdom teeth can be painful, and we don’t like pain at Hammond & Ellis DDS, It’s our goal to give you the best care and attention when checking your wisdom teeth.

If you are in the Provo area and need to have your wisdom teeth checked, please stop by our office at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200, in Provo, Utah. We also service the greater Utah County area, including Provo and Orem.

We specialize in restorative dentistry, and often perform cosmetic dentistry. We can take a look at your wisdom teeth and help you make a healthy decision for your future.

‘We’re your lifelong dental health partner’

How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile In 84604

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

We are Drs. Hammond & Ellis, dental implant dentists in the 84604 area. Traditional How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile in 94538dental implants are used to dramatically improve the lives of our Provo denture and cosmetic dentistry clients. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called ‘immediate implants’.

Though they are not as well known as traditional tooth implants, mini implants are also being used successfully to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Tooth restoration clients and denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip free dental implants that are anchored securely in the jaw bone.

In some cases, a patient is unable to receive traditional full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also mini implant patients who are not able to undergo dental implant surgery due to health issues. These Provo over-denture patients are often excellent candidates for the mini version.

The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can usually be done in one dental visit. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches. Recovery time, if necessary, is usually very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening.

Many Provo aesthetic dentistry clients are happy to learn that mini implants are a lower cost dental implants option. Don’t let the word ‘mini’ fool you; Your smile can receive a maximum upgrade with mini dental implants.

Call Hammond & Ellis DDS at 801-657-5633 to schedule a consultation.

Afraid of the Dentist? Your Provo Sedation Dentist Can Help

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

If you live near Provo and experience severe anxiety when undergoing Afraid of the Dentist? Your Fremont Sedation Dentist Can Help(or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you.

Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Provo at Hammond & Ellis DDS. We have been providing sedation dentistry in Utah County for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for our nervous cosmetic and restorative dental clients.

Though it may sound impossible, with oral conscious sedation, dentistry patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.

Sedation dentistry is great for alleviating anxiety for our Utah patients, and oral conscious sedation can be effective for treating or working with the following:

  • Teeth sensitivita;
  • Fear of needles;
  • A powerful gag reflex;
  • Difficulty controlling body movement;
  • Lengthy multi-procedure visits;
  • Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections.

If you need dental work more extensive than a filling; such as a root canal, tooth implant, crown replacement or wisdom tooth extraction; call Hammond & Ellis DDS at 801-657-5633. When you come to our office at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200, in Provo, Utah, we can give you more information about sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is only one of the services we offer at Hammond & Ellis DDS, where your smile is our top priority!

Multi-Procedure Dental Visits in Provo

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whetherMulti-Procedure Dental Visits in Fremont to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider:

Cost
In the long run, it is less expensive to do it all at once. At Hammond & Ellis DDS in Provo, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most Utah residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at 801-657-5633 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.

Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.

It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your Provo dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.

Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain restorations are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.

Sedation Dentistry

When you come in for a smile analysis, we can discuss oral sedation dentistry. Many Provo and Orem cosmetic dental patients benefit from this safe and effective solution for pain and anxiety management. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.
Drs. Hammond & Ellis DDS
3575 North 100 East, Suite 200
Provo, Utah
801-657-5633
http://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/