Dental crown restorations are often used by Dr. Chad Ellis and the dental care specialists at The Smile Studio to treat a tooth that has lost a significant amount of tooth enamel to a cavity or dental fracture. This will fully replace the tooth’s enamel layer with an alternate dental material that rivals the strength of the original tooth enamel.... read more »

A smile marred by minor physical defects, cosmetic imperfections, and dental stains can be very unappealing. While whitening measures might be able to address the dental stains, they will likely prove ineffective for addressing physical imperfections. In a situation like this, you should consider consulting with Dr. Chad Ellis to understand the best methods for fully restoring your smile’s appearance.... read more »

If you want a flawless smile, brushing your teeth will not be enough. Unfortunately, brushes cannot reach areas between teeth, which will require an additional tool for the take. One amazing form of interdental cleaner is threaded dental floss. For a list of guidelines concerning dental floss, consider this: -To prevent contamination between teeth will not take place, use a floss... read more »

Genetics and certain medical conditions can sometimes cause misshapen enamel in an emerging permanent tooth. Not only can this have a negative cosmetic impact on the appearance of your smile, it can also lead to problems with your bite pattern. When the biting surfaces of two teeth meet improperly it can lead to an increased risk of suffering chips and... read more »

Dental veneers are designed to vastly improve your smile and potentially give you an entire smile makeover if need be. Veneers are applied to the fronts of teeth and are held in place by bonding them directly to teeth. Some of the benefits include: - Dental veneers are highly advanced forms of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can be sculpted and... read more »

Did you know mouthwash can help your teeth? Well, it’s true! Mouthwash is an aid to fight off cavities, which is why our team here at The Smile Studio in Orem, Utah, is happy to talk to you about mouthwash and how they can help protect your teeth. Mouthwash is an important tool when it comes to fighting cavities, bad... read more »

Are you keeping up with your teenage oral health care this summer? If the stress and anxiety of living through your teenage years weren't enough, there is the added pressure of increased oral health risks you need to be cautious about. The first step to traversing the teenage years successfully begins with making the right oral health care decisions, which... read more »

When it comes to aligning your smile, Invisalign® benefits more than your smile’s appearance with a straight smile. In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA) has found that an aligned smile actually improves your overall health. And this is in addition to fixing oral issues brought on by a misaligned bite such as chewing difficulties, problems with the jaw, and wear... read more »

Can teeth be properly restored with dentures? Dentures are a removable tooth replacement alternative that can fill any gap you have, large or small, for a functional smile that is easy to care for. If you are only missing a few teeth, partial dentures can be fashioned to suit your needs, but if you are looking for an entire set... read more »

Feel self-conscious when you smile? You don’t have to any longer. A veneer can restore your smile to pristine condition. What is it? A veneer is a thin sheet of porcelain that is custom-fit over a tooth with strong roots. What are the benefits? Well, a veneer’s primary function is to hide chips, cracks or discoloration. Side benefits include durability... read more »