cosmetic dental

Affordable Teeth Whitening?

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Affordable Orem Tooth Whitening If you are like most Orem web users, you have probably seen the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’.

Some show a ‘real Orem mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Orem dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to a page that contains a convincing tooth whitening testimonial. They bolster their legitimacy by aligning themselves with respected companies such as CNN, USA Today and Forbes.

Unfortunately, most of these are rip-offs. In a recent article, the Better Business Bureau explains the scam:

The countless Web sites for various teeth whitening products claim to offer a no-risk, money back guarantee, free trial of the product. To sign up, customers must provide a credit or debit card number to cover shipping. Complainants to BBB state that they are billed before their trial ends and continue to be billed after they have told the company they want to cancel.

Complainants also may find mystery charges for other companies and services that they didn’t realize they were signing up for with their ‘free’ trial.

The BBB has received complaints about the following company/product names:

  • Dazzle White
  • White Smile
  • Teeth Smile
  • Dazzle Smile
  • Ivory White
  • Max White
  • My Whitening
  • Gleaming White Smile
  • Advanced Wellness Research

Don’t trust your smile to an internet scammer. Your Orem cosmetic dental office is the only place for safe whitening options. Ask us about our Zoom whitening procedure. You don’t want to take a chance with your credit card number or your tooth enamel! Call us at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry for advanced cosmetic dentistry and worry-free tooth whitening. You can reach us at 801-374-0070.

Dental Cleaning in Provo

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Provo Tooth Whitening Welcome to the dental practice of Drs. Hammond, DMD.

We provide comprehensive full service cosmetic and family dentistry for clients in Provo and other nearby communities in Utah.

Our friendly and professional team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Dr. Hammond exceed our clients’ expectations. At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile.

We are dedicated to providing each client with personalized care in our state-of-the-art cosmetic dental practice.

Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry is located at 3575 N 100 E, Ste 200 in Provo. For more information about our staff, see /about.htm.

If you have an attractive Provo smile, we can help you keep it that way with professional deep cleanings and thorough examinations. We set the standard for preventative family dentistry in the greater Provo area.

If it has been a while since you have received a professional dental cleaning in Provo, call 801-374-0070 today to schedule a cleaning with one of our friendly hygienists. Your teeth will feel amazingly clean, silky and smooth after the chalky plague and calculus is removed.

Whether you need simple dental services or a complex dental surgery, at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry we’ll get you smiling again!

Not Happy With Your Orem Dentist?

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Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

Provo Cosmetic Dentisty Hello Orem dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome!

We are Dr. Chris Hammond. Our cosmetic dental practice is called Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry. We are located at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo. You can find information about our practice, services, and professional Orem dental team at https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com.

In our Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry including new Orem cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of our patients visit this blog regularly and we hope you will also find useful dental information here.

Do you currently have an Orem dentist? If you are in need of family dentistry or are not happy with your current Orem dentist, we invite you to visit our office, meet our friendly and professional staff, and discuss your dental needs with us.

Our approach to our profession emphasizes you, the patient.

Our first priority is exceeding my patient’s expectations. Before we can provide dental treatment, however, we must become familiar with each patient. That is why your first consultation will take some time. We can’t get to know each other in five minutes.

How are you doing? What is the current condition of your teeth and gums? What are your fears and expectations about Orem dental treatment? Do you have financial concerns regarding your dental needs? We recognize that each one of our patients has a unique set of circumstances.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we emphasize preventative dental care. When sedation dentistry is necessary, we provide a comfortable stress-free experience. If you have pressing dental needs, let’s talk about your options and consider the long term consequences of each treatment. If we believe it is best to refer you to another specialist, we’ll do so without hesitation. We are committed to your well-being and want you to receive the best possible care.

If you are interested in Orem cosmetic dentistry, we can also help you. We pursue continual training in the latest cosmetic treatments and have extensive experience performing individual dental implants, complete smile makeovers and everything in between. Did you know that we can completely redesign your smile if that is what you desire? Miracles are possible with Orem cosmetic dentistry.

Please call us at 801-374-0070 to book a consultation. We are confident you will feel good about choosing Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry for your dental care.

Is a Perfect Smile Possible In Provo?

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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 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 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 801-374-0070 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 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 https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com.

Our Orem Dental Team Takes Care Of You

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Provo Dental Team

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, each dental professional on our team allows our practice to operate smoothly and provide the highest caliber of dental care. Today’s Orem dentistry article will focus on the duties of a dental assistant.

You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The one who attaches the bib around my neck,” and you are correct. However, his/her knowledge of patient care and dental lab procedures is probably more extensive than you realize.

Competent dental assistants work behind the scenes at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Orem. They assist Drs. Drs. Hammond during all dental procedures including basic oral examinations, tooth prep and cavity filling, as well as lengthy smile makeovers involving multiple procedures. Our competent assistants also work with our dental hygienists during dental cleanings and patient instruction.

When a dental client arrives for his/her appointment, the dental assistant has already been preparing for the visit. Before he/she is escorted to a comfortable chair in one of our pleasant patient rooms, the assistant has made sure the room is ready for the particular treatment being performed.

Whether the patient is receiving porcelain veneers, having their teeth whitened, undergoing a routine orthodontia adjustment, or settling in for a two-hour smile redesign with oral conscious sedation, the dental assistant has set the stage for a comfortable and efficient procedure.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, infection control is always foremost in our minds. Our dental assistants, dentists, and hygienists are vigilant about the sterilization of dental instruments and follow strict infection control protocols. The health of our patients and employees is our highest priority.

Dental assistants in Orem dental offices may also prepare tray setups, make impressions for restorations, schedule appointments, take x-rays, and maintain and retrieve patient records. They must have a keen eye for detail and an excellent memory as they organize and stock the many different dental supplies in a typical office.

Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry is located at 3575 N 100 E, Ste 200 in Provo, Utah. We provide general and cosmetic dental procedures. You can read more about our services at /about.htm.

To make an appointment for an examination, consultation, or cleaning, call 801-374-0070. Thanks for visiting our Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry blog!

Beware Of An Acidic Diet In Orem

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Categories: Dental Health

Orem tooth strengthening Most Orem folks don’t often think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually.

The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made of minerals. Enamel demineralizes (loses some of its density) when coming in contact with acids. Saliva can dilute and neutralize acid so the tooth can remineralize (re-harden). This process isn’t instantaneous, however. While the enamel is soft, the tooth is vulnerable to losing a microscopic outer layer of enamel. If the erosion continues, the much softer dentin is exposed. Eventually, the tooth may need to be extracted.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we are noticing an increase in cases of serious acid erosion. It is apparent that the typical Orem diet is becoming more acidic.

The list of acidic foods may surprise you. They include eggs, gravy, asparagus, chicken, cottage cheese, honey, fish, ham, butter, sour cream, aged cheese, and yogurt with active cultures. Generally, food with a high sugar or artificial sweetener content are highly acidic.

Now let’s talk about drinks. You probably already know that soda pop and wine are not good for your teeth. Orem teens that sip soda all day can have acid erosion while their young teeth should be at their strongest. In addition to soda, energy drinks are very popular in Utah and Orem cosmetic dentists are noticing the effects on their dental patients’ tooth enamel.

If you drink soda or energy drinks often, you may want to drink water or chew sugarless gum after downing a can. Stimulating saliva production can speed up the remineralization process.

If your teeth have become more sensitive in general, or in response to hot or cold foods or beverages, you may have acid erosion. To schedule an examination with Dr. Chris Hammond at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, call 801-374-0070 today.

We are a full-service cosmetic dental office with hundreds of satisfied clients in Provo and Orem We are located at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo. We are working to raise awareness of the oral health dangers of acid erosion. We hope you have benefited from this Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry blog article and look forward to your visit.  We also offer cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry services.

Dental Implants In Orem

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Cosmetic Dentistry The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Orem people who are missing teeth are dental implants.

A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely well tolerated by the human body. There are very few instances of rejection. In fact, most Orem implant dentists are not familiar with any such cases.

Tooth implants offer a long-term solution to tooth loss. Are you a good Orem candidate for tooth implant surgery?

Because the metal rod is anchored into the jaw bone, it is essential that you have enough healthy bone at the implant site.  Dr. Chris Hammond can determine if you do.

Age is rarely a factor. Dental implants have proved to be successful for Orem people of all ages. Dr. Chris Hammond provide comprehensive cosmetic dental care for every member of the family.

There are a few medical issues that may affect your eligibility for implants. These include diabetes, osteoporosis, radiation therapy for cancer, parathyroid disorders, bone disorders and leukemia. The presence of one or more of these conditions does not necessarily mean an implant cannot work for you; discuss any health issues with Dr. Chris Hammond during your implant consultation.

Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry is located at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo. Call 801-374-0070 to schedule an implant dentistry consultation.

How Do You Measure Success in Provo?

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Affordable Orem Tooth Bleaching 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.

Oral Conscious Sedation

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Oral Conscious Sedation 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
  • /about.htm
  • 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

Utah porcelain veneers

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Utah Family DentistryWe’re Dr. Chris Hammond, and our practice is called Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

We do porcelain veneers in Utah County.

Porcelain veneers are one of our most popular and requested dental procedures. We specialize in porcelain veneers as well as in many other dental procedures. If you are looking for a local Utah County dental practice that specializes in porcelain veneers, I encourage you to visit Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

Our staff is friendly and professional, and ready to help you better understand your options with dental veneers.

Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry provides cosmetic dental procedures in Utah County.

You can find us at 3575 North 100 East, Suite 200 in Provo, Utah. Or on the web at https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com

Or just give us a call at 801-374-0070.

I look forward to seeing you.

-Dr. Chris Hammond