Dr. Ellison's Blog
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 27, 2023.
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more -
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read more -
Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Simi Valley, California office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more -
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 06, 2023.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more -
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
posted: Nov. 29, 2023.
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more -
Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 22, 2023.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more -
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Nov. 15, 2023.
Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more -
Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
posted: Nov. 08, 2023.
One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more -
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 01, 2023.
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more -
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2023.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more -
Whitening an Artificial Tooth
posted: Oct. 18, 2023.
It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read more -
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Oct. 11, 2023.
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read more -
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 04, 2023.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more -
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.
Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more -
Does flossing hurt your gums?
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more -
Something To Chew On
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.
Chewing gum can be a sticky problem. We’re not talking about etiquette, or nutrition, or how to get rid of the darned stuff when you don’t have a trash container Read more