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Bright Smiles In Utah County

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Bright Smiles In Palmer

Hello Utah County! Do you want brighter, whiter teeth? Most Utah County folks notice their teeth dulling as the years go by, but some foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth at any age.

Over-the-counter tooth whitening products like kits, strips, or toothpastes may slightly lighten stains, but for a truly brilliant smile, Drs. Hammond & Ellis can help!

If you have dental veneers, bonding, or bridges, teeth whitening bleach will not lighten the stains and your whitened natural teeth will make your dental work look even duller in comparison. At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we can recommend new cosmetic dental work, including veneers or bondings, if these have aged and discolored.

Remember, anything that can stain a white tee shirt can stain teeth.

Fortunately, brushing after meals can keep stains at bay, however with acidic foods or drinks, just rinse your mouth with water. Brushing right away can erode enamel, causing thinner teeth as we age.

Utah County in-office Zoom whitening takes about an hour and bleaches teeth to a whiter-than-ever brilliance. Take-home professional teeth whitening kits are also available at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry and can produce the best results over time.

For more information on getting a younger and brighter smile, contact our caring staff for a smile brightening consultation today!

Drs. Hammond & Ellis DMD
Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry
801-657-5633
http://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/


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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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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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Is a Perfect Smile Possible In Provo?

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Orem Cosmetic Dentistry Are you considering a smile makeover in the Provo area? Are you skeptical of promises of a ‘perfect smile’ a ‘celebrity smile’ or ‘a dazzling, youthful smile’? Let’s talk about the most popular Provo cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected.

Composite Veneers
The application of porcelain veneers at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry can remedy a multitude of aesthetic dental problems and is often a better cosmetic dental solution for candidates in the Provo area than dental bonding. Veneers can correct tooth chips, tooth cracks, minor tooth misalignment, tooth discoloration, unattractive tooth shape, and disproportionate tooth size. Can a porcelain veneer create a perfect tooth? While a veneer cannot fix a decayed tooth, it can turn an unsightly tooth into an aesthetically perfect tooth.

Tooth Bleaching
Provo tooth whitening is a non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment that dramatically improves a smile. However, some Provo tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo we only recommend tooth bleaching for clients that are good candidates for the process. If you have all-natural teeth that are dull or stained, tooth whitening will brighten your smile. If you have several dental crowns in the front of your mouth, or gums that have receded, conventional tooth-whitening may not improve your smile.

Call 801-657-5633 to schedule a tooth-whitening consultation.

Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you have a mouth full of metal fillings, you may be interested in tooth-colored fillings. To get an idea of how the inside of your mouth would look without metal, have someone without any fillings open their mouth. Do you remember when your mouth looked like that? Would you like to bring your smile back to its pre-filling appearance? It is possible with tooth-colored fillings at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

These are just a few of the cosmetic dental solutions that create perfect smiles for our Provo clients. You can see a complete list of our services at http://www.CosmeticDentistryUtahCounty.com.

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Tooth Whitening Dentistry In Provo

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Tooth Whitening Dentistry In Provo

Tooth whitening has really taken off in Provo. It has become a popular dental procedure and can provide excellent results if done properly.

There are a lot of options when it comes to tooth whitening. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter options that you can get at your local pharmacy, or can go to a professional to get a complete tooth whitening solution.

It is a good idea to consult with your dentist before getting tooth whitening, regardless of whether you choose to use an over-the-counter product. Your dentist will be able to help you understand the results you can expect, and can help recommend a product that will work for you.

There are many variables when it comes to tooth whitening. The color of your teeth at the beginning of your treatment will make a difference for your ending result. Different tooth whitening treatments will each produce a different result. Your Provo cosmetic dentist has experience with tooth coloration and the types of treatments available.

In many cases, your Provo dentist will be able to provide you with a tooth whitening solution that you can take home with you. In some cases, your Provo dentist may recommend a professional treatment that is done at the dentist’s office such as Zoom whitening.

Professional tooth whitening can produce dramatic results in a single treatment, and is often done over a few treatments.

Tooth whitening is less expensive than it was in the earlier days of tooth whitening technology. Today, tooth whitening treatments are very affordable, and don’t take the time they used to.

If you are interested in a tooth whitening consultation in the Provo area, please call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry and make an appointment to see me. We will be happy to give you a check up, assess your tooth color, and recommend teeth whitening treatments that may be right for you.

-Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis

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Do You Love Your Smile?

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Orem Cosmetic Dentistry The Provo people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Provo were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced Provo aesthetic dentist.

At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo, Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis DMD provide the state-of-the-art procedures that deliver dazzling, flawless teeth for our cosmetic dentistry clients. We treat patients from 20 to 80. You are never too young or too old to improve your smile; but it will definitely make you feel younger!

Two common smile-killers are yellow enamel and chipped teeth.

Discolored Teeth

Few Provo people have pearly white smiles that stay that way forever. Even with consistent brushing, flossing and regular dental cleanings, our teeth darken as we age. Fortunately, the most affordable Provo cosmetic dentistry procedure is tooth whitening. Picture yourself with a celebrity-caliber smile. It is possible with safe and affordable teeth whitening at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

Damaged Teeth

Our teeth work hard for us day after day, year after year. Sometimes they get chipped or cracked in the process. If you would like to fix your tooth flaws, schedule a consultation by calling Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633. We use porcelain veneers every day to remedy tooth trauma. Cosmetic bonding has been used with fabulous results for many years and bonding is usually a fraction of the price of a crown.

Ask Dentist & Chad Ellis which of our Provo cosmetic dentistry procedures can be completed in one appointment. How about a same-day smile makeover?

If you have never been eager to show your teeth when you smile or laugh, now is the time to change that. Call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry today at 801-657-5633 to schedule a smile design consultation.

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What Is Laser Dentistry?

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Affordable Orem Tooth Whitening The word ‘LASER’ is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every Utah industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine.

Lasers are now used in some technologically-advanced Utah County dental practices on both hard (tooth) and soft (gum) tissue. Lasers allow Utah County cosmetic dentists a degree of precision that was previously impossible.

How does laser dentistry benefit our Utah County dental patients?

  • Fewer stitches (some surgical procedures require no sutures)
  • Shorter healing time
  • Decreased chance of infection
  • Less damage to surrounding tissue/bone
  • Increased patient comfort - anesthesia is often unnecessary

Utah County dentists use lasers in crown lengthening, decay detection, bacteria removal in root canals, gum recontouring, biopsy, lesion removal, and tooth whitening.

If you are interested in any of these procedures, call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633.  Drs. Chris Hammond & Chad Ellis has been providing unsurpassed general and cosmetic dentistry since 1996.

The latest dental technology is useless without the skill and experience necessary to deliver the best possible outcomes. Let us show you some photos of the results we routinely achieve at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Utah County.

-Helping Your Smile Last a Lifetime

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Which Tooth Whitener Works Best in Provo?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Dazzling White Teeth in Provo What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Utah County?

There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Utah County. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget, you need to understand the differences in the systems.

Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Utah County dentists who offer professional in-office tooth bleaching use a whitening gel with a high concentration of peroxide. Some Utah County in-office tooth whitening systems use a light that causes the tooth bleaching agent to work faster. There are different types of lights including halogen, plasma arc, metal halide and laser; but they all work the same way. When the light is shined at teeth on which the whitening gel is applied, it causes the peroxide to break down into free radicals, which are active oxygen molecules. This process naturally occurs without the light, but the light makes it happen faster. That is why you can get whiter teeth in just one hour with Zoom whitening.

Most Utah County cosmetic dentists also offer take home tooth whitening systems. Although these procedures take a bit longer to work, they achieve the same dramatic results. For many Utah County clients, this is the most affordable teeth whitening system.

At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we offer safe and effective teeth whitening. Our Utah County cosmetic dentistry patients can’t believe how great their teeth look when they remove the stains and restore the brightness. If you would like to learn why our system is superior, schedule a consultation by calling our office at 801-657-5633.

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Provo Whiter Smiles

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Provo Pediatric Dentistry Wishing for a Provo whiter smile but not sure how to get it? New to Utah smile tooth whitening lingo? At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we educate clients on the variety of Provo affordable teeth whiting treatments; from whitening trays to Provo teeth bleaching to Provo opalescence whitening. We do smile whitening every day.

Almost every toothpaste claims to whiten teeth, but as we age our teeth gradually turn yellow or gray, despite all the whitening toothpastes we use regularly. Tooth enamel, while one of the hardest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, the food and drinks that comes in contact with our teeth cause staining and discoloration. You probably have already discovered that a toothbrush cannot clean these microscopic pores.

Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are the two main smile whitening ingredients. They can penetrate the outer layer of your teeth to remove the build-up, and help restore whitening to teeth. Call Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-657-5633 to schedule an appointment and we will explain the difference between these teeth whitening ingredients and how they may affect your Provo smile whitening results.

Provo at-home teeth whitening products are probably not a good choice if you have crowns or dental veneers. You could end up with extremely uneven results or possible damage to your existing cosmetic dentistry.

We know the best Provo teeth bleaching options and can recommend the perfect white smile solution for you.  We also offer professional in-office Zoom whitening.

At Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we hope to see you soon. Give us a call at 801-657-5633.

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Aesthetic Dental Transformations in Provo

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Aesthetic Dental Transformations in Provo Many Provo professionals, students and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A beautiful smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and they look fantastic!

When you smile at old friends or make new ones, you are happy to show off your new movie-star grin. When you are in a professional setting speaking with colleagues or clients, you feel poised and super confident.

We have talked about different restorative and cosmetic dental procedures available in Provo in previous blog articles, but let’s review the most common.

Veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that adhere to teeth. Porcelain veneers are strong and have the translucency of natural teeth. They correct chips, stains and misaligned teeth that do not require orthodontia. There are several companies that fabricate veneers. One of the most well-known brand names is Lumineers.

Dental crowns correct more extensive tooth problems. They are used in a variety of situations such as the final restoration following a root canal or to restore teeth damaged by decay, injury or periodontal disease.

Dental implants are one of the best fixes for a missing tooth. They are becoming a popular and effective alternative to bridges and partial dentures in Provo, Orem and the surrounding areas - especially among middle-aged professionals and people in the public eye.

Bridges are another strong, natural looking replacement for one or more missing teeth. They have been used with success for many years.

Professional tooth whitening in your Provo dentist’s office is the least invasive and quickest way to brighten your smile several shades. One of the most popular systems is called Zoom! whitening.

If you are interested in any of these safe and effective procedures, schedule a consultation at Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry today. Even if you are still a bit hesitant, remember: discussing your options with a cosmetic dentist does not require a commitment of any kind. It is merely a relaxed way to get the most reliable information.

We are waiting for your call. Hammond & Ellis Aesthetic & General Dentistry can be reached at 801-657-5633.

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