Our Dental Office – What makes us unique

You have probably seen the advertisements for straightening your teeth without the added cost and investment of time to  have your Dentist or Orthodontist do this for you.  You may have even had a consult with your Dentist because you are concerned about the alignment of your teeth.  We think that, YES, you really do need a Dentist or Orthodontist […]

You may have concerns for your safety and the safety of others when going to the dentist or going anywhere for that matter during this crazy COVID 19 Pandemic.  Our office is taking several new precautions to keep you and our team safe during this time.  Please see the video below to see firsthand some of the changes we are […]

What to Consider When Selecting a Dentist? How do you choose the best dentist for you and your family? This is a really good question! Should you look in the phone book?  (Do people still do this?) Should you do an online search? Should you ask your neighbors or friends? Should you call a couple offices for a price check? […]

Should My Dental Tori Hurt When I Have Dental Tori? This information may be helpful to any patient with dental tori like the ones shown here.  By the way, these bony growths are completely normal and fairly common. Melanie (not her real name) wrote to our office with these questions about her dental tori.  These are really common questions we […]

AACD Accreditation – Purpose, Benefits, Process Accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) serves to set standards for excellence in cosmetic dentistry.  Dr. Julie Gillis became Accredited with the AACD in 1997.  She was the very first dentist to become accredited in Colorado and is now one of only three dentists in Colorado and about 600 dentists around […]

Who is Dr. Julie Gillis in the world of dentistry? My team and I are committed to continuing education.  In fact each year, we exceed the requirements for state licensing.  We constantly work to update our skills and implement new technologies to provide you with the highest quality dentistry as efficiently and comfortably as possible. Again this spring, I will […]

Individualized oral health care – Individualized dental care. The way it should be! Our office believes in individualized dental care for optimal health. Dental care should be individualized to the patient.  What works for you is not necessarily what works for other patients.  Every patient deserved individualized oral health care.  Take something as simple as the notion that every person […]

Professional Cleanings and Exams – Are They Necessary? An alternate title for this might be, “Isn’t it pretty obvious if I have a problem with my teeth or my mouth?  Why not wait I am concerned to have a professional cleaning and exam?” Is the mouth above healthy? Are their conditions that can’t be seen or felt?  Would you be […]

Patients hate or at least don’t usually like having their teeth worked on.  Dental treatment is often avoided due to discomfort, so whatever we can do to make dental visits easier and more comfortable for our patients the better!  One of the things they do not like is having work done on their teeth and dealing with all the water spray. […]

Cosmetic and General Dentist Julie M Gillis sees patients from Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita, and Palisade Colorado as well as surrounding communities on the Western Slope of Colorado and beyond. Some of dentist Dr Julie Gillis patients wanted to tell others what they like about coming to our dental office.  We get it that most people do not like coming […]