Archive for August, 2010

Dental Specialties Available In Provo

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Dental Specialties Available In Provo General dentists in the Provo area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Provo general dentist will refer you to a local Orem specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team.

Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Orem and Provo area:

Endodontists
Endodontists in Provo specialize in root canal therapy and other procedures involving the root and surrounding parts of the tooth.

Periodontists
Periodontists practicing in the Provo area treat the conditions affecting gum tissue and the bone surrounding the teeth. If you have gingivitis or more advanced periodontal disease, you may be referred to a periodontist in Provo.

Prosthodontists
Repairing damaged teeth and replacing lost teeth for Provo patients is called ‘restorative dentistry’. Prosthodontists have advanced training in procedures involving dental crowns, dental implants, bridges, porcelain veneers, inlays, and partial or complete dentures.

Pediatric Dentists
Infants, young children and teenagers in the Provo area have different dental needs than adults. Pediatric Dentists practicing family dentistry undergo additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases affecting the youngest population in Provo.

Oral Surgeons
Oral Surgeons serving the Provo area perform surgical procedures involving the teeth, mouth and jaw. These include dental implants, surgery to repair damage due to injury, tumor surgery, and cleft lip and palate reconstruction.

If you are interested in learning more about these specialties, or have a concern regarding your oral health, please visit us at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry. You will find us at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo Utah 84604. Please give us a call at 801-657-5633.

-Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis, DMD

How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Provo

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Provo If you are one of the many denture wearers in Provo, Orem, or Utah County, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth.

Problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology is making dentures a thing of the past.

At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry we have information and expertise that can help bring hope to denture wearers through dental implant technology. There are a variety of effective denture/implant tooth configurations.

Call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633 to book an implant overdenture consultation with Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis. We can help you understand your options and can recommend options.

If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. How about a thick T-bone at your favorite Provo steakhouse? In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.

Before you pay for another denture reline, ask your Provo dentist about the possibility of dental implants. While tooth implants are a significant investment, the dental implant cost is very reasonable when you consider they can last a lifetime.

Attention Provo denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo, 84604 for more information about dental implants.

Celebrity Smiles in Provo

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Veneers in Provo How do celebrities obtain brilliant white smiles always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Very few people (famous and non-famous alike) with perfect teeth were born with them. (…Sure, no one is born with teeth, but you know what I mean.) Celebrities have perfect smiles because they have undergone cosmetic dentistry.

Guess what? You can also have a smile like a supermodel or television news anchor because Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry have training in advanced cosmetic dentistry.

Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis have been providing smile makeovers for Provo and Utah County dental clients since 1996. Tooth whitening is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure in Provo. Tooth whitening quickly perks up your teeth and makes you feel like smiling all the time!

Porcelain veneers are used often in Provo and Orem cosmetic dental offices because they correct myriad problems. Veneers remedy misshapen teeth, cracks and chips, and discolored teeth. Teeth that have been worn down extensively can also be repaired with veneers. Preparing a tooth for a porcelain veneer is minimally invasive. The latest veneers do not require the removal of healthy enamel. Another plus: veneers are usually less expensive than complete crowns!

Tooth whitening and veneers are just two of the many cosmetic dental procedures performed at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry. Schedule a Provo cosmetic dental consultation today by calling 801-657-5633. At our office, you will always receive VIP treatment, without the annoying paparazzi!

We look forward to helping you achieve a celebrity smile.

(Note that the celebrities pictured above are not affiliated with our site; they just have great smiles!)