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Live Better With Dental Implants in Utah County

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Provo Implant Dentistry Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated Provo, Orem, and Utah County denture wearers have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.

Dental implant procedures at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo are allowing former denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

  • They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
  • Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
  • They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
  • They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
  • They do not irritate gums.
  • No denture adhesive is required.

Our dental implant clients in Utah County, Provo, and Orem who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about dental implants, call 801-657-5633 to schedule an implant tooth consultation with Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis. Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry is located at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo. We have been providing advanced dental care in for the Provo, Orem, and Utah County area since 1996.

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Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry on Jaw Bone Deterioration

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Provo Jaw Bone Deterioration To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached.

When a tooth is extracted, the jaw bone that previously surrounded the root structure begins to recede. Though tooth extraction is often the only possible treatment for our Provo patients with tooth damage beyond repair, every effort should be made to preserve the root structure.

Fortunately, tooth implants provide a new root which keeps the surrounding bone healthy and strong. A dental implant consists of a titanium post which is placed in the jaw bone. It replaces the original root and eventually integrates into the surrounding bone. After the implant has been placed and the surrounding bone has healed and meshed with the implant, a post is inserted into the implant. The new artificial tooth, or crown, is then attached to the post. Implant restoration is a safe and effective treatment for tooth loss.

To learn more about dental implants, call Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis at 801-657-5633. The friendly professionals at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo provide world-class dental treatment for patients in Orem and the surrounding areas.

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