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Provo Dental Patients Want A Choice In Dental Fillings

Posted on November 21, 2014November 18, 2014

With all the talk in Provo of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Utah cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings.

Most dental patients in the Provo and Orem area have a few fillings in their mouth. When a tooth has been damaged through decay, a dental filling is the most common way Utah family dentists restore the tooth to its previous, intact condition.

Dental fillings have been used for over a hundred years, and they’ve come a long way from the silvery amalgam fillings many of us in the Utah County area remember.

Provo cosmetic dentists and dental labs have been working to formulate filling materials that are more cosmetically pleasing to their Utah patients.

Today, the filling material of choice in Provo and around the country is a composite of plastic resin with glass or quartz filler. Referred to as composite fillings, Provo dental patients love the fact that they can be matched to their natural tooth color, making them practically invisible. This is particularly important when the filling needs to be in a conspicuous part of the mouth, such as the front teeth.

Despite the popularity of tooth-colored fillings, many Provo dentists still find amalgam fillings appropriate in some cases. Dental amalgam is made from a metal alloy, which gives it the ability to hold strong even when the chewing load is great.

We’re Dr. Hammond, cosmetic Provo dentists, and we work hard to make sure our clients enjoy their dental visits and love their smiles. We find it especially rewarding when Orem, Utah County, and Provo residents find renewed confidence after a smile makeover. So whether you are interested in replacing metal fillings with composites, or if you want to discuss tooth whitening and veneers, our staff would be happy to answer any questions you have.

Call 801-374-0070 today to schedule an appointment with Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry!

Dr. Hammond
Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry
3575 N 100 E
Provo, Utah
801-374-0070
https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/about-us/

Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth In Provo

Posted on January 24, 2014December 2, 2016

Hello, We are Dr. Hammond of Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’

We’re sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Provo cosmetic dental practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your oral health?

Most Provo residents are aware that sugar found in candy, cookies, and sodas can harm your teeth, but some Provo people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. A handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same effect on your teeth as a fudge brownie.

All carbohydrates break down into simple sugars, which are converted into plaque, which can then cause cavities and gum disease. Carbs are naturally sticky and adhere to your teeth. Eating carbs with meals is healthier than eating them as snacks because more saliva is generated at mealtime. Saliva helps prevent food particles from sticking to teeth.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we continue to see tooth damage caused by sodas and sports drinks. If you choose to drink them, sip them through a straw. By limiting the contact of these drinks on your teeth, you will help preserve your enamel.

Another way Provo folks can improve their oral health is to get 800mg of calcium a day for men and 1,000mg for women under 50. Calcium helps strengthen your jaw and secure your teeth firmly in the jaw bone.

Diet alone will not prevent cavities and gum disease for Provo folks, however; a few changes in eating habits can help maintain healthy teeth and gums.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we are accepting new Provo general and cosmetic dental patients in the 84604 zip code area. We encourage you to call 801-374-0070 today to schedule an exam and cleaning.

Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry offers a full menu of general and specialty dental services including Cosmetic Dentistry and Family Dentistry. For more information, call today to schedule an appointment or visit https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/about-us/.

Dr. Hammond
Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry
3575 N 100 E
Provo, Utah 84604
801-374-0070
https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/about-us/

Advanced Dentistry in Provo

Posted on December 27, 2013December 26, 2013

The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a Provo dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Provo dentistry patients welcome oral conscious sedation to reduce or eliminate pain.

What may not be as obvious are the advances in techniques, tools and materials. Top Provo dentists now use digital computer imaging which is safer than traditional x-rays. Dental technicians can store, retrieve and transmit digital images much easier than was possible with traditional x-ray film.

The use of lasers has also changed the face of dentistry. Laser surgery requires less anesthesia, minimizes swelling, and protects surrounding tissue. Provo family dentists use lasers for detecting and treating cavities and dental technicians use them for the curing of restorative materials.

Another exciting development in cosmetic dentistry is the CAD-CAM technology that allows Provo cosmetic dentists to perform restorations in a single visit. The types of procedures that can be completed in one visit include crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays and veneers.

If you need a thorough exam or want to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, call Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-374-0070 to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, you can see before and after photos of some of our smile makeover clients. We would love to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, and we have the tools, experience and technology to make that happen.

Dr. Hammond

Beware Of Hidden Sugar

Posted on September 13, 2013

We advise our Utah County family dentistry clients at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems.

If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the frosting on a piece of chocolate cake or the powdery stuff in pixie stix.

Here are some foods found in Utah County grocery stores and Orem school cafeterias with a surprisingly high sugar content:

Ketchup
Low Fat versions of snack foods (Manufacturers often replace fat with sugar.)
Salad Dressing
Breads, buns, rolls
Spaghetti Sauce
Protein Bars
Granola
Canned soup
Peanut Butter
Yogurt
Fast food meals (Hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, and salads are often loaded with sugar, not to mention the dessert items.)
Antacids
Cough drops
Fruit smoothies (Even a small serving has a whopping amount of sugar.)

Reading the fine print on labels is a must. The following terms are all types of sugar:

raw sugar, cane sugar, glucose, lactose, galactose, fructose, dextrose, honey, sorghum, molasses, cane sugar, confectioner’s sugar, crystallized cane juice, invert sugar, maltodextrin (or dextrin), maple syrup, concentrated fruit juices, evaporated cane juice (what kind of cane do you think we are talking about?)

Do the math: when shopping at Utah County markets or health food stores, carefully decipher food labels before you buy. Four grams of sugar equals one teaspoon. Add up all the grams of every type of sugar listed and divide by four to truly understand how much sugar an item contains.

At Hammond Aesthetic and General Dentistry, we advocate and practice preventative care for lifelong dental health. For more information on how your diet affects your dental health, contact us at 801-374-0070. If you have a toddler or child who has not yet visited a dentist, call us today for a pediatric oral examination and information on fluoride and sealants. We also offer cosmetic and sedation dentistry.

We are located at 3575 N 100 E in Provo.

3 Tooth Problems Which May Require A Root Canal

Posted on August 23, 2013October 16, 2013

Hello Utah, let’s talk about the root canal procedure (“endodontic therapy” in dentist – speak). The root canal may the most cringe-worthy dental treatment commonly done today, but it is important that dental patients in the Provo, Orem, and Utah County areas know what is happening during this anxiety – inducing, though routine, procedure. At the center of each tooth is a very small tissue called the pulp. This thread-like tissue can become damaged due to a:

An injury to a tooth
A very deep cavity
A crack in the tooth

If this tissue becomes damaged or infected, it can build up at the root tip inside the jawbone and form an abscess. If left untreated, this can actually destroy the bone around the tooth and cause serious discomfort. When an endodontist, oral surgeon, or general dentist in Orem or Provo performs a root canal, the dead or diseased pulp is taken out, the space that is left is cleaned and then it is shaped and filled. This eliminates the need for a diseased tooth to be pulled and continued cosmetic dentistry to fill in the gap. Hi. We’re Dr. Hammond of Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo. We hope that today’s Orem dental blog post has helped you to better understand root canals. We want our patients to have the best oral health possible and accurate dental information. We also want them to look their best, so if you have any questions about a smile makeover, dental implants, or teeth whitening, please give us a call at 801-374-0070. At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry we offer:

cosmetic dentistry sedation dentistry porcelain veneers Invisalign clear braces

We hope to hear from you soon! Dr. Hammond Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry 3575 N 100 E, Ste 200 Provo, Utah 801-374-0070

Your Provo Dentist And Cleaning Your Teeth

Posted on March 15, 2013October 30, 2015

Utah is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Provo community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local Provo cosmetic dentist is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits.

Our Provo dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth clean by assessing the condition of your teeth, and recommending improvements to your daily teeth cleaning habits. Our Provo oral hygienist can also professionally clean and polish your teeth at your regular Provo family dentistry check up. You should schedule a regular dental check up every six months.

I am Dr. Chris Hammond and I work at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry located in the state of Utah. We specialize in cosmetic dentistry in the Provo community, including the surrounding areas of Orem and Utah County.

Cleaning your teeth is the simple task of removing plaque (a sticky deposit that gets left on teeth in which bacteria thrives) and tartar (a calcium deposit that forms on teeth and aids in tooth decay). This is done by brushing regularly with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Brushing and flossing at least twice each day can keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth and results in cleaner, healthier teeth. A regular visit to your local Provo dental hygienist will help you stay on top of problems that can go unseen.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting your local Provo dentist at least once every 6 months for a regular dental check up and teeth cleaning. These regular visits to your dentist potentially prevent the undetected development of problems that can occur from neglecting to clean your teeth.

To keep that beautiful Provo smile in good shape, come in for a dental check up and teeth cleaning.

Call Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo to make an appointment. You can reach us right now at 801-374-0070.

Dr. Chris Hammond

Tooth Sensitivity Treatment in Provo

Posted on February 15, 2013February 12, 2013

Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone in Provo when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!

Tooth sensitivity can be a signal that something is wrong. It may be caused by periodontal disease or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.

Enamel erosion can be caused by a number of factors including acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. If your teeth are sensitive following a professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few weeks.

Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession for our Provo general dentistry patients is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too hard!

If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, call 801-374-0070 right away to make an appointment. Dr. Hammond takes tooth pain seriously.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo, we not only treat tooth sensitivity problems, we also perform entire smile makeovers for cosmetic dentistry patients in the Provo and Orem areas. You’ll find us in the 84604 zip code area.

Helping Your Smile Last a Lifetime

Hammond Aesthetic & Family Dentistry Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters

Posted on February 1, 2013January 29, 2013

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, one of the most common complaints we hear from Orem general dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores.

There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention.

Though not contagious, the most common complaint is canker sores, which affect an estimated eighty percent of the Provo population. Canker sores can be attributed to stress, tissue irritation, or acidic foods. Dr. Hammond can prescribe a topical dental paste to relieve pain and guard against infection. Recurring canker sores can sometimes be a symptom of a larger health problem.

Another common complaint is fever blisters or cold sores, which are contagious fluid-filled blisters. Orem cold sore sufferers should be aware that they can become infected. At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we advise our patients on how to treat cold sores and avoid further breakouts.

Fungal infections and oral cancer can cause sores in the mouth and throat. See your Orem dentist if you experience any of the following:

Lumps or discolored patches in the mouth lasting longer than three weeks
Unusually large lesions
Multiple sores

Dr. Hammond remind patients that eating a well balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and not smoking can all aid in oral health and hygiene.

To schedule an appointment, or ask about other oral concerns, contact Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry today at 801-374-0070.

Dr. Hammond
Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry
https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com
801-374-0070

Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry provides the full spectrum of general, family and cosmetic dental services. We offer teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges, clear braces, and complete smile makeovers.

Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?

Posted on January 25, 2013January 24, 2013

Welcome to the Utah County dental blog! Today we are going to look at the secret life of our teeth.

The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because they are there to cut food and their curvature helps move food inside the mouth.

Behind the incisors, you find the canine teeth. Their roots go far into the jaw bone because they are designed to hold onto food and tear through it.

Premolars, found just behind the canines, are flat on the surface. This allows them to crush your food as you chew. And, finally, in the very back are the molars. They are large and have nice, flat chewing surfaces that help them to grind food down into smaller, more digestible pieces.

We’re Dr. Hammond, local Utah County dentists, and we hope you’ve enjoyed learning a little more about the different teeth in your mouth. If you are in the Provo, Orem, or Utah County area and would like to make an appointment at our family dentistry practice, Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, please give us a call at 801-374-0070. We can schedule an appointment and tell you about cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening or dental crowns.

If you’ve ever been interested in a smile makeover, come on in and we’ll discuss the possibilities. We want our Utah County dental patients to have healthy mouths and beautiful smiles. At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we offer comprehensive dental services including:

cosmetic dentistry
sedation dentistry
porcelain veneers

“Soft, Medium, or Buzz Lightyear?”

Posted on January 4, 2013January 3, 2013

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, Dr. Hammond are often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Utah County can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices.

If you have visited the dental section of your local Utah County grocery store or Walmart lately, you know what I am talking about. There are brushes with bristles of varying lengths, brushes that massage your gums, and brushes that change color when they are used up. (If I had to rate them purely on their fun factor, I would choose the Spiderman brush.)

Some toothbrush manufacturers claim their brushes freshen your breath or remove stains from your teeth. How do you choose?

One key factor is the firmness of the bristles. Hard bristles may be more effective for cleaning burnt steak off a grill or hard water deposits off a shower floor. However, this does not hold true for your teeth. Medium and firm brushes can damage your gums. Soft and extra-soft bristles are plenty stiff enough to clean plaque, food particles, and surface stains from your teeth. Soft bristles also offer more flexibility for hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.

After having cosmetic dental work or oral surgery in Utah County, especially anything involving soft tissue grafts, make sure you use an extra-soft brush and be careful!

When buying a toothbrush for a child in Utah County, make sure the brush feels comfortable in their hand. If the size and angle feels awkward, the child will be less likely to use it long enough to clean all areas of the mouth. Children do not necessarily need a child-sized tooth brush. Some kids can manage an adult size brush better than a short, narrow child size brush. If you are unsure, ask your Utah County family dentistry professionals at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

What about the electric types and water-shooters? Some Utah County folks like the feeling of vibrating bristles or a mini-squirt gun blasting away at the plaque. Utah County people with arthritis or other movement-inhibiting conditions can benefit from powered brushes which take some strain off hands and arm muscles.

Is your toothbrush doing the job? Schedule an exam at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, our friendly and professional dental hygienists instruct our Utah County pediatric clients and adult patients on proper brushing and flossing. If you haven’t experienced a dental deep cleaning at our general dentistry practice, you don’t know how clean your teeth and gums can feel.

Schedule a thorough dental cleaning today by calling Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-374-0070. An outstanding feature of Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry is expertise and a patient-oriented team. We offer porcelain veneers and a full spectrum of restorative dental procedures.

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