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Bad Breath Is No Fun For Provo Residents

Posted on April 8, 2011

Imagine you are starting a new job in Utah County and meeting your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you worry about bad breath. Perhaps your breath is not as a pleasant as you had hoped. Bad breath is a worry and possible embarrassment for many residents of Utah County, from ages 20 to 80. Regular dental checkups with cosmetic and general dentistry practice Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry can help alleviate your concern over bad breath. We have been addressing bad breath since 1996.

The technical term for bad breath is halitosis. Many factors can cause or contribute to halitosis. One of these factors is the food you eat. Onions and garlic are both known for having a potent affect on your breath. Simply observing the foods you eat here in Utah County can result in a change in your breath.

In most cases, bad breath originates in your mouth. Transient bad breath can be resolved through eating or brushing, and is a temporary condition usually associated with a dry mouth. Persistent bad breath can be a serious problem effecting as much as 25 percent of our Utah County residents. Persistent bad breath can be caused by dry mouth, and is made worse when food is not cleared away properly.

Brushing and flossing daily is a critical step in curing bad breath. Food particles can build up in your mouth and foster bacteria which can cause bad breath. This not only includes the food particles that may get stuck between your teeth, but also the food that collects around your gums or on your tongue. Brushing and flossing daily can help reduce the amount of food particles that stay in your mouth and cause bad breath. Regular visits to Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo can also reduce or eliminate the progression of bad breath.

Other factors that can contribute to bad breath for Utah County residents include dry mouth, tobacco use, and health concerns such as infections. Come visit Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry located in Utah County; we’ll provide you with information about bad breath treatment in a professional environment. Give us a call at 801-374-0070 to set up an appointment. We also offer cosmetic dentistry services in Utah County.

Dr. Chris Hammond

Prevention-Oriented Dentistry

Posted on March 31, 2011

Are you a Orem area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Orem people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care.

Your first step toward dental health begins with a prevention consultation with Dr. Chris Hammond.

Orem dental patients of all ages need to start with an exam to determine their current status. Your dental condition is influenced by your dietary habits, previous dental work, physical health, medications, lifestyle and family history. After a comprehensive analysis, Dr. Chris Hammond can establish a decay prevention plan just for you.

A prevention plan is a multi-faceted approach designed to maintain optimum dental health. It involves affordable preventative general dentistry services at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry. Twice-yearly exams reveal early problems before they progress. Deep cleanings prevent a multitude of serious dental issues for our Orem and Utah County patients who faithfully keep their regular cleaning appointments.

Oral health cannot be maintained solely in our office. Daily brushing and flossing is essential. A healthy diet is necessary and will deliver benefits to your whole body – not just your teeth.

If you suspect you have a cavity or gum disease, call us at 801-374-0070 before it gets worse. We can successfully treat your current problems and restore your dental health. In addition, we will set you on the path toward a healthier future. We also offer cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry services.

-Helping Your Smile Last a Lifetime

Pediatric Dentistry

Posted on March 25, 2011

If you have children in the Orem area, there is no better time to consider pediatric dentistry than right now.

The best time to start your Orem children on a pediatric dentistry program is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a great time to become acquainted with family dentistry options, learn training techniques for teaching your children, and assessing the health of your child’s teeth before problems begin.

We can also help you identify pediatric dentistry programs and services in the Orem area, for you child. If you have questions about pediatric dentistry, please give us a call at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry. We are Dr. Chris Hammond, and our friendly and professional staff will be more than happy to talk with you about pediatric dentistry.

Remember: The best time to consider pediatric dentistry is while you have options. Waiting until problems appear reduces your options and misses the very reason we are concerned about pediatric dentistry; to help your child grow healthy and strong teeth that will last a lifetime.

Bring your questions to our friendly and professional staff at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry. We are located at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo, Utah.

We are looking forward to seeing you, and to discussing pediatric dentistry with you and your children. We also provide cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry services.

‘Helping Your Smile Last a Lifetime’, 801-374-0070

What Is Laser Dentistry?

Posted on March 17, 2011

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 Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-374-0070. Dr. Chris Hammond 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 Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Utah County.

-Helping Your Smile Last a Lifetime

How Do You Measure Success in Provo?

Posted on March 11, 2011

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we are all about success. Dr. Chris Hammond’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in successful outcomes daily for our dentistry clients. Each team member at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry shares Dr. Hammond’s passion for success.

For many Provo dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals healthy teeth and no cavities. For our cosmetic dental clients, success is a stunning smile makeover using veneers, teeth whitening and tooth-colored fillings. For our Provo patients with a missing tooth, dental implants are used to successfully restore their smile. It is exciting to see implant recipients smile for the first time after receiving their new tooth implant.

We also enjoy completing successful tooth-straightening procedures for youth and adults with Invisalign invisible braces. Though these transformations take longer than one-visit smile re-designs, the results are no less incredible. In fact, our Provo orthodontic patients probably appreciate their straight teeth and beautiful smile more than any of our other patients.

Success sometimes means removing tetracycline stains for a Provo teeth bleaching patient who has been hiding his/her smile for years. Sometimes, success is as simple as helping a nervous patient feel relaxed and comfortable during their visit to our Provo family dental office.

What do you desire for your smile? At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, our success depends on your complete smile satisfaction.

To meet our team and discuss your smile specifics, call Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 801-374-0070.

This Is The Year For A New Smile!

Posted on March 3, 2011October 30, 2015

Hello, I am Chris Hammond. Welcome to my Orem dental blog.

Because my chosen profession is cosmetic dentistry, I create total smile makeovers for my clients.

If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. We have dedicated our professional life to creating perfect smiles. If you are not satisfied with your smile, or are embarrassed by the condition of your teeth, we hope you will call to schedule a free consultation. Our phone number is 801-374-0070.

The truth is: you don’t have to go through life with an unattractive smile.

When we talk to a valued Orem patient who trusted me with their smile makeover earlier in my career, it is gratifying to see that their teeth still look terrific.

Because the art and science of cosmetic dentistry procedures advance with the speed of technology, the smile makeovers we perform now are even quicker and easier. The materials for fillings, dental crowns, dental veneers, and dental implants are incredibly strong, translucent, and beautiful in every way.

There are few investments in life that bring daily appreciation like cosmetic dentistry. To book a cosmetic dental consultation today, call 801-374-0070 or visit /about.htm. Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry is located at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo, Utah.

We offer the full spectrum of cosmetic dental procedures. You can read more about our smile makeovers and general dentistry procedures at /about.htm.

Make this year special with a beautiful new smile!

Whiter Teeth in Provo Utah

Posted on February 24, 2011

Whiter Teeth in Provo is as easy as picking up the phone and making an appointment with Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry. We specialize in teeth whitening for patients in the Provo area including the greater Orem.

A whiter smile can make all the difference in your self confidence. Whiter teeth brighten your smile and give you a reason to show off your teeth with a beautiful big smile.

We can help you whiten your teeth through a number of solutions that range in cost, from less expensive teeth whitening treatments that you can do yourself at home, to professional treatments that we can perform here in our office like Zoom whitening.

If you are interested in a brighter smile, and whiter teeth, give our cosmetic dentistry practice a call and make an appointment. The hardest part will be dialing the phone, and in no time we’ll have you smiling bright.

Give us a call at 801-374-0070.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Posted on February 18, 2011

Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation can help patients with a variety of conditions.

You may want to consider oral conscious sedation if you have any of the following issues:

Strong gag reflex
Fear of needles
Sensitive teeth
Fear and anxiety associated with dental treatment
Difficulty getting numb
A history of negative dental experiences
Trouble controlling body movement due to Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy or related condition
Need extensive dental treatment requiring lengthy dental visits

If you have avoided cosmetic dental treatment due to any of these factors, give us a call at 801-374-0070. We can give you more information about sedation dentistry options and help you determine which one is right for you. At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry we do all we can to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We look forward to discussing your oral health and dental goals.

Dr. Chris Hammond, DMD
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Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry
3575 North 100 East, Suite 200
Provo, Utah 84604
801-374-0070

Serving Provo dental patients since 1996.

Helping Your Smile Last a Lifetime

Healthy Teeth in Provo

Posted on February 10, 2011

Are you one of the fortunate Provo people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Many Provo dental clients believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we are happy to assure you that this is a myth. With proper dental hygiene, regular dental exams and cleanings, and a healthy lifestyle, your teeth can serve you throughout your life.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we help clients of all ages, including those in their seventies and eighties, maintain their beautiful smiles. Dentures are not inevitable. Even if you already wear dentures, don’t give up.

You can improve your smile and your life with new dental implant anchored dentures available in Provo at our state-of-the-art dental practice.

These new fixed dentures won’t slip and slide in your mouth, so you can start eating confidently again.

Our office is friendly and relaxed. You don’t need to worry about being embarrassed if your teeth have not seen a dentist or hygienist for a while. We can treat your dental problems and put you on the path for better oral health in the future. Ask about our many cosmetic dentistry procedures such as porcelain veneers and teeth whitening.

Remember, without dental health, you are never truly healthy. Call 801-374-0070.

Bad Breath Treatment at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry

Posted on February 4, 2011

Do you suspect that you have bad breath? We’re Dr. Chris Hammond of Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, a full-service dental office in Utah County. We help our general dentistry patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant and potentially embarrassing condition with bad breath treatment.

Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around your teeth, gums and tongue. Breath mints and mouthwashes do not cure bad breath, they only mask the symptoms. Proper oral hygiene can cure many cases of bad breath. However, in some cases, bad breath is caused by more serious conditions. Sinus and tonsil infections, acid reflux, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, kidney malfunction, and eating disorders are just some of the health issues that can cause bad breath.

If you have bad breath, the first thing to do is make sure you are cleaning your teeth, gums and tongue thoroughly. This does not mean you should brush as long and forcefully as possible. Brushing too vigorously can harm gums and contribute to gum recession. At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we help patients of all ages learn safe and effective brushing, flossing and tongue cleaning methods.

And don’t forget regular professional cleanings. Our friendly dental hygienist is trained in the latest and most effective deep-cleaning procedures. Your teeth feel so good after being cleaned professionally!

To make an appointment for an exam, cleaning or consultation, call 801-374-0070. Your teeth are too important to neglect. While you are in our office you might want to see some pictures of our cosmetic dentistry patients.

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