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Do You Have Sore Gums?

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Affordable Provo Dentistry Every Orem general dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems.

Gingivitis is the term for the mild gum disease. At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we routinely discover gingivitis in Orem area clients who are not even aware they have the condition.

The first signs of gingivitis are swollen, sore gums.

It is important for our Orem dental patients to understand that it is not normal for gums to bleed when they are brushed or flossed. If you haven’t had an oral examination in a while and live in the Orem area, call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633. Drs. Hammond & Ellis thoroughly exams teeth and gums and takes time to discuss the results and recommendations with each Orem family dentistry patient.

Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry is a full-service dental practice at 3575 N 100 E, Ste 200, Provo, UT. We provide comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry for clients who live in Orem and the nearby communities.

During your dentist consultation, we can discuss any cosmetic or restorative procedures in which you are interested. Some of the Orem procedures that we use to create perfect smiles are porcelain veneers, clear braces, dental implants and tooth whitening. Our hygienists are skilled professionals who perform the ultimate in dental deep-cleanings.

Oral health and overall health go hand in hand. Schedule a dental consultation today by calling 801-657-5633 or visiting us online at http://www.CosmeticDentistryUtahCounty.com.

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Excellence In Family Dentistry At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Excellence In Family Dentistry At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry

Welcome to the Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry family dentistry blog. At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo, we are proud of our legacy of dental excellence. If you are interviewing family dentists in the Provo area, we invite you to visit us.

Our dental service menu includes general, cosmetic, and orthodontic services for every member of the family.

We create a pleasant dental experience for our youngest patients at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry. We want to make sure they look forward to visits and never develop dental anxiety.

If you have toddlers and young children, we can guide you in pediatric oral care, sealants, and fluoride treatments.

If you have older children and teens, in addition to general dentistry, we provide invisible braces, dental implants, and bad breath treatment.

Hundreds of Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry patients have dramatically improved their smile with the marvels of cosmetic dentistry.

Smile makeover techniques and materials are better than ever and some procedures can be completed in just one visit!

At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we treat you like family. To schedule an exam and cleaning, call us at 801-657-5633.

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What is a Canted Midline?

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Orem Cosmetic DentistsDrs. Hammond & Ellis consider many factors when designing a smile for a Orem smile makeover client. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in the top lip (Cupid’s bow).

The skilled Orem cosmetic dentists consider the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline. This is a common mistake found in the cosmetic work of inexperienced Orem cosmetic dentists.

Most Orem dentistry patients do not realize the level of 3-D engineering required in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the orientation in relation to the facial midline, there is also the angle and size of the teeth in relation to each other and in relation to the size and shape of the lips and gums.

If you are considering an extensive smile makeover, you do not want to trust your smile to an inexperienced Orem cosmetic dentist. When you have a smile design consultation with Drs. Hammond & Ellis feel free to ask probing questions about their experience and technical design procedures. We are confident that you will feel comfortable choosing Drs. Hammond & Ellis for your smile makeover.

Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry is located at 3575 N 100 E, Ste 200 in Provo. We offer a full range of general and cosmetic dental procedures. Ask us about veneers, clear braces, tooth whitening and family dentistry. We look forward to meeting you. Call us today at 801-657-5633.

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Provo Teeth Whitening and Veneers

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Provo Teeth Whitening and Veneers Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in Provo and throughout the state.

Numerous ads for whitening products in our local Provo media contain terms such as ‘white brite’, ‘22 carbamide peroxide’ and ‘peroxide teeth’. They look tempting, but how do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction?

First, and especially for our local Provo patients, we recommend talking to Drs. Hammond & Ellis DMD at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry. Just because teeth whitening products are readily available in Provo, it doesn’t mean they are all safe or appropriate for every person. Getting a professional opinion is a good first step.

Don’t be fooled by smile whitening hype and risk damage, especially if you need tetracycline teeth whitening. If you have existing cosmetic dental work such as dental crowns, bonding, partial dentures or bridge work, it is especially important to talk to a Provo dental professional about worry free dentistry teeth whitening.

Teeth whitening kits are not the only way to quickly improve your smile in Provo. Many of your neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. There are several brands of veneers such as Lumineers by Cerinate, da Vinci and Mac. We can help you decide on which is best for you.

Veneers are sometimes called ‘instant orthodontics’ because they can correct tooth misalignment and gaps as well as provide instant teeth whitening.

Porcelain veneers can also fix chipped teeth and cover stains. The vast majority of Provo veneer recipients are extremely pleased with the results.

Drs. Hammond & Ellis DMD
Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry
3575 N 100 E, Ste 200
Provo, Utah 84604
801-657-5633
http://www.CosmeticDentistryUtahCounty.com

Providing comprehensive dental care for Provo families since 1996.

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Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry- A Reason To Smile

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry A Reason To Smile Hello friends of Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our state-of-the-art Provo family dentistry practice.

We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers.

If you have never seen our photo gallery of actual Provo dentistry smile makeover patients, you are probably not aware of the limitless possibilities. There is virtually no dental problem that can’t be improved with modern cosmetic dentistry at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

Drs. Hammond & Ellis have been skillfully using the tools of cosmetic dentistry: veneers, porcelain crowns, clear braces, teeth whitening, and laser dentistry to create unbelievably beautiful smiles. If you are not happy with your smile, call us at 801-657-5633 today to schedule a smile design consultation.

The vast majority of Provo smile makeover patients have absolutely no regrets about their investment in a stunning smile. There is no physical feature as eye-catching as an attractive smile. When your smile is phenomenal, you smile all the time!

Do you need a reason to smile? Consider a smile makeover from one of the top cosmetic dentists in Utah. See http://www.CosmeticDentistryUtahCounty.com for more information and photos. We look forward to making your smile the best it can be!

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Does My Utah County Dentist Care About My Diet?

Friday, November 4th, 2011

General Dentistry Utah County When people in the Utah County area think of diet and oral health, they probably think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the issue.

The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition, even here in Utah County.

If your body is lacking in certain nutrients, the tissues in the mouth may have trouble resisting infection. These infections can lead to gum disease.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently unveiled the MyPlate graphic to illustrate a healthy diet. Half of our meals should be composed of fruits and vegetables and the rest should be equally divided between lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.

While this is an excellent resource, dietary needs change throughout life, so it’s a good idea to call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633 and schedule a check-up to see if your diet is affecting your teeth.

When you eat a balanced diet and feel your best, you’ll want to look your best, so be sure to ask our skilled and caring staff about the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures such as complete smile makeovers and same day restorations.

At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, our menu of services includes crowns, porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays, dental implants, tooth colored fillings, sealants, teeth whitening, and invisible braces. We also specialize in sedation dentistry for our Utah County patients who experience dental anxiety. Give our office a call today to schedule an appointment!

Dr. Chris A. Hammond, DMD
Dr. P. Chad Ellis, MS, DDS
Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry
3575 N 100 E, Ste 200
Provo, Utah 84604
801-657-5633
http://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/doctors.htm

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Save Money With Dental Implants at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Orem Tooth Implants

Q: For Orem residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive?

A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run.

Many Orem sedation dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem. In fact, some Orem people who have an abscessed tooth extracted are so glad the pain is gone that they forget that the extraction is not the solution. When a tooth is lost, the risk of losing the adjacent teeth increases dramatically.

Dr. David Scharf, a Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon and a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry says:

“Many times consumers will choose to replace a missing tooth with a removable partial denture because it is the least expensive option. In the long run however, removable partial dentures may be more costly due the loss of adjacent teeth and the need for future replacements. Many people opt to replace teeth with dental implants because they do not compromise the survival of the adjacent teeth.”

Dr. Scharf notes…

“With the price of gasoline and food soaring people try to cut back wherever they can. Unfortunately choosing the least expensive options for tooth replacement can have some very costly ramifications down the road.”

If you are missing a tooth, you may still be able to save the adjacent teeth if you receive an implant soon. An implant bonds chemically with the jaw bone and helps maintain its stability.

To schedule a dental implant consultation, call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we provide comprehensive general dentistry for families in the Orem, Utah area.

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What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Park City Mini-Implants When you meet someone in Utah County who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health?

Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by our appearance. Even if a person is impeccably dressed and groomed, a missing front tooth detracts from the overall pleasing impression.

Here is a personal story from a woman who lost a tooth:

“I lost my job and along with it my dental insurance, then a month later, one of my front teeth. It has been very hard to find work…. and I know the missing tooth has cost me several jobs.”

A missing tooth can be a big deal.

Dental implants not only restore oral health, they restore self-confidence. Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth. Studies have shown that after more than 20 years, the vast majority of dental implants placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons continue to function at peak performance. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.

Dental implants are one of the procedures we routinely perform at Hammond & Ellis, Aesthetic & General Dentistry to help our Utah County cosmetic dentistry clients regain the beautiful smile they once had. Not all cosmetic dental procedures are as extreme as teeth implants. There are many minimally-invasive remedies for unattractive smiles.

Porcelain veneers instantly provide a perfect, gleaming tooth surface for Utah County clients with broken or discolored teeth. Tooth whitening is a quick and affordable dentistry procedure in Utah County that achieves dramatic results without requiring the removal of any tooth structure. Call Hammond & Ellis, Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633 for more information about smile design and restorative dentistry.

-Dr. Chris Hammond & Dr. Chad Ellis

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Relieving Dental Anxiety through Sedation Dentistry In Orem

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Sleep Dentistry At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry

Dental visits can be extremely stressful and for some Orem residents, the fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need. At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry we provide the best oral sedation dentistry available. We will accommodate your needs with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation.

Don’t let dental dread keep you from achieving a perfect smile.

According to a national survey by the American Dental Association, Crest, and Oral B, the smile is the number one physical trait. Don’t let your smile go unnoticed.

In addition to sedation dentistry, at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry we offer our Orem clients a variety of procedures, including cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, porcelain veneers, Invisalign clear braces, and general dentistry.

At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, our professional staff will provide the best possible care for you and your family.

Whether you need preventive care or cosmetic dentistry, the friendly and professional team at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry will give you something to smile about!

For more information on oral sedation dentistry or any other dental procedure, contact us at 801-657-5633.

We are located at 3575 N 100 E, Ste 200   Provo, Utah 84604 Call today!

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Top Reasons To Visit Your Provo Cosmetic Dentist

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Visit Your Provo Dentist Top Ten Reasons To Visit Your Provo Cosmetic Dentist:

  1. Check Up; it’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems.
  2. Clean Up; our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile. Our office also offers bad breath treatment to help give you fresh breath that will match your new smile.
  3. Brush Up; if it has been a while since your last dental visit, it’s probably time to come in to learn about the new options we have for dental care.
  4. Avoid pain; if you have dental pain and have been putting off a trip to the dentist, come in now. We specialize in relieving dental pain. We also offer sedation dentistry.
  5. Fillings; we can find and fill all your dental cavities in almost no time at all. This will help you avoid more painful problems down the road, and helps ease some of those sensitivities to hot and cold.
  6. Avoid gum disease; we can assess the health of your gums and suggest treatments or practices that are available to help you improve the health of your gums.
  7. Ready for a whiter smile? We can help. We have tooth whitening options available that will brighten your smile and make your teeth whiter.
  8. Tooth replacement; If you are missing a tooth, we can help restore your smile with the latest in tooth replacement technology. Ask us about our dental implant options.
  9. Cosmetic dentistry is something everyone is considering to make improvements to their smile. We can help you assess the options and learn more about the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry.
  10. Confidence: Nothing brings you more confidence than when you know you have a bright and beautifully healthy smile.

We’re Drs. Hammond & Ellis, and we are dentists in the Provo, Utah community. If you are ready for professional cosmetic and family dentistry, please give our office a call.

You can reach us at 801-657-5633, or visit us on our website at http://www.CosmeticDentistryUtahCounty.com

We are members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. http://www.aacd.com

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