by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Mar 4, 2013 | Articles, BEFORE and AFTER Photos
I hear this a lot. And, it is sad because usually what is needed to fix, the problem is not all that much. We will call this patient, Mrs. Skip. Mrs. Skip had always made sure that here kid’s teeth were taken care of. Today, it was her turn. She wanted something nice...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Feb 22, 2013 | Articles, BEFORE and AFTER Photos, Dental Fillings
Before & After: Cavity on Front Tooth Many people feel that their particular type of cavity will be extremely difficult to fix, and thus are hesitant to come in. This is usually not the case. If it’s a cavity, no matter the kind, we have probably seen its kind...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Feb 19, 2013 | Articles, BEFORE and AFTER Photos
That is a question that can only be answered by the individual. This is Camille. Camille did not like the way her teeth looked when she smiled. Now, some people would say that Camille looked great and did not need any dental work done. But for Camille, there were some...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Feb 2, 2013 | FAQ Videos
Ogden Dentist Video #29: Why do Teeth change Color? In this video, Jim Ellis, DDS (a dentist in Ogden, Utah) discusses different things can cause tooth discoloration. Teeth start to change color for a whole myriad of reasons. If you happen to be older and all your...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Jan 29, 2013 | Articles
Jim Ellis, DDS: When do Adult Teeth form? I get asked this a lot. The answer to this question is that adult teeth form very early on in life. This is why the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends fluoride at an early age. In the picture below, you will see the...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Dec 28, 2012 | Articles, BEFORE and AFTER Photos, Dental Fillings
Ogden Dentist: Changing out your Old Metal Fillings! Lots of us have them, but few of us will ever want to do anything with them. And, that’s just fine. Metal fillings were, are, and can still be a very good filling material. However, if you do not like the look of...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Dec 19, 2012 | Articles, BEFORE and AFTER Photos
Many of you do not know what it is like to not have a tooth. In a spot where there has always been one. For those of you that do know what it’s like to lose a tooth, hopefully you also know what it’s like to get that tooth back in. Here is a patient of ours that lost...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Dec 11, 2012 | Articles, Tips
It’s funny how there is perception, then there is reality. The first picture illustrates how most people are positioned when they are getting work done at the dentist office. This second picture is how people think they are positioned when they are having work...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Nov 5, 2012 | Articles, Tips
This post is not meant to be a lecture on how to raise children. And trust me when I tell you that I do my share of threatening. “You won’t get any desert if you don’t eat your beans.” “You wont get to watch the movie if you don’t...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Oct 29, 2012 | Articles
No, there certainly is not. In fact, gold is probably still the best material to have in your mouth. It won’t crack. It won’t wear down the opposing teeth. It fits around the tooth exceptionally well. So, why don’t people do them these days? Here are...
