We are so excited to once again sponsor the Long Run, benefitting Lakewood’s own JL Long Middle School! Not only do the funds go to a great cause, but this is a fun event, too! The Ellis family will be running and we hope to see you all there! nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n
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A little bit about Medicaid fraud
Recently I’ve had some people ask about my role as a patient/taxpayer advocate in the battle aginst Medicaid fraud. For those of you who would like more information about my history in this, I have attached links to the testimony I gave in DC several years ago, as well as some stories Byron Harris ran […]
Read MoreBack to school!
I hope everyone had a fun, relaxing summer. The Ellis family stayed busy with swim meets and trips to visit relatives. It was fun but we are ready to get back to a routine – bring on the 2016-2017 school year! For my patients returning to school, I wish you all success with your return […]
Read MoreQuestion – “Why don’t you do cleanings?” Answer – As a Dental Specialist, my practice is 100% committed to your Orthodontic care.
Did you know that an orthodontist is a dentist with 2-3 extra years of training specifically in orthodontic care? After attending and graduating from Baylor College of Dentistry, I continued my education for another 2 years as an orthodontic resident at St. Louis University. During those 2 years, I was taught by some of the […]
Read MoreEarly braces for your elementary age child?
Both of my kids had braces in 2nd and 3rd grade to help make space for teeth that had no place to go. They will still need braces to get everything in the right place once they are in middle school, but those problems will be much easier to fix because of the work that […]
Read MoreAll about aligners!
I’ve been spending quite a bit of time evaluating the variety of aligner systems now on the market. The ability to improve the alignment of teeth without braces has come a long ways since first got going 20 years ago. Presently, Ellis Orthodontics offers the following aligner treatment options. 1. Simpli5 – Simpli5 is a […]
Read MoreWhat’s new in Surgical Orthodontic treatment?
I recently attended a joint conference put on by the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to learn what is new in the field. It was a great conference with a number of excellent speakers. Here are the Cliff’s notes – 1. Treatment planning difficult cases is critical […]
Read MoreHappy New Year! What are your plans for 2016?
Wow, that was fast. 2015 is in the books, friends. If you want to make a year fly by, open a business! I wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2016 – Happy New Year!
Read MoreWhy braces? Esthetics or Function or Both?
Recently I’ve seen a number of patients who wanted straight teeth but were questioning whether they should get orthodontic care because they thought they were “just being vain”. In fact, the generally understood reason people get braces is for straight teeth, but that is really only part of the story. Yes – braces will give […]
Read MoreFlex spending helps save money!
Flex spending is a great way to help save some money on all healthcare costs, including orthodontics. The New York Times recently covered the tax benefits of FSA’s in a recent post, which is linked below. I believe in the lifetime benefits of competent, compassionate orthodontic treatment and promise each patient that I will provide […]
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