There's never been a better time to protect your smile against oral health hazards and dangers that can arise from your eating and cleaning habits. Due to the dangers involved with plaque buildup and food debris left in your mouth, it is important to always wash out your mouth after eating and keep your mouth clean every day. If... read more »

Enhancing your smile often includes improving its look. If you wish to upgrade and enhance your smile beyond what nature can provide, cosmetic dentistry treatments such as dental veneers will be needed. Dental veneers are highly effective because they can be tooth-colored in appearance and customized to your exact oral health care needs. If you wish to drastically enhance the... read more »

Researchers speculate that wisdom teeth are leftover from a time when ancient humans needed to consume a lot of tough foods like roots and needed the extra teeth that erupt in the late adolescent years to provide greater bite strength and replace lost teeth. However, nowadays wisdom teeth are no longer needed and can increase your risk of dental problems... read more »

Dental stains often start out as minor surface stains that affect the teeth in the front of your mouth. While several factors can contribute to their development and advancement many chronic dental staining problems are related to some degree by the frequent consumption of dark beverages. When you drink coffee, tea or another dark beverage, it can potentially leave microscopic... read more »

When a tooth is chipped, the damage to the tooth enamel can vary in severity depending on its size and the surface of the tooth. The compromised structure caused by the chipped tooth enamel could leave the tooth at risk of suffering a more severe fracture. Even if the tooth remains whole and you don’t feel any initial discomfort, bacterial... read more »

If the teeth in the front of your mouth have been affected by chronic dental stains or one of your teeth has discolored tooth enamel, it can leave you with an unsightly and unattractive smile. Rather than trying to live with these cosmetic imperfections, you should consider scheduling a consultation appointment with Dr. Chad Ellis and the staff specialists at... read more »

Have you noticed the recent uptick in the popularity of tongue cleaners? Well, think it or not, tongue cleaning is a long way from a new trend. To help feed your craving for knowledge of all things oral health, here are some factoids on the history of tongue cleaning. In traditional Indian medicine, also called Ayurveda, tongue cleaning is suggested... read more »

You may be getting ready to head out the door for a day at the office, or a big date. You have brushed and flossed, and after a quick rinse with your favorite mouthwash to give your breath a little boost, you are ready to go. Mouthwash can be used to beat back morning breath or cover up the aromatic... read more »

Laser dentistry is as cool as it sounds. With laser dentistry, Dr. Chad Ellis can perform oral services and surgeries with a precision impossible through any other method. By applying this focus to a single area of your mouth, the dentist can treat a certain area without damaging any others. Laser dentistry is a service we’re proud to offer all... read more »

Do you feel stressed, nervous, or even anxious leading up to or during dental visits? You are not alone! Many people feel some degree of dental anxiety. Some are so nervous that they even avoid going to the dentist if at all possible. Here at The Smile Studio, our dentist and team are happy to work with you to ensure... read more »