by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Jul 9, 2013 | Articles
There is a drug out there known as Meth. It’s not good for a whole boat load of reasons. But seeing as how I am a dentist, I will focus on the dental problems. The first problem is that Meth causes your salivary glands to stop producing saliva. This may not seem...
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 | Aug 28, 2012 | Articles, Tips
We see it all the time. People coming into the office with with their teeth hurting. I tell them that they have a ton of cavities and they tell me that that is impossible. Since nothing is impossible, I ask them why they think that. They tell me its because they only...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | Aug 6, 2012 | Articles
This is a question we get asked all the time. “Are you sure I have a cavity. Because it doesn’t hurt.” Well, saying that is like saying, “Why do I need to change my oil when my car is running just fine?” Your car may be running fine, and...
by Dr. Jim Ellis DDS | May 15, 2012 | Articles, Tips
Ogden Dentist – Dr. Ellis: My gums bleed when I floss. This is something that I hear a lot around the office. I find cavities in folks and I ask them how their flossing is. They say that they don’t floss because every time they do their gums bleed. The...
