If you have claustrophobia, you avoid cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without joining in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is […]
Aesthetic dentistry
Is Tooth Sensitivity a Dental Emergency?

You can experience tooth sensitivity when the enamel of your teeth starts to thin. Or when nerves in your teeth become exposed. You may feel pain only when you drink hot or cold liquids. Or it could occur any time you chew. Is tooth sensitivity a dental emergency? If tooth sensitivity comes on suddenly, it […]
3 Important Ways Protective Mouthguards Protect Young Smiles

Everyone who participates in contact sports is in jeopardy of injuries to their mouth and teeth. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete, high school player, or a 5-year-old playing youth soccer. When it comes to protecting your mouth, a custom-fitted mouthguard is a crucial piece of athletic gear that should be used […]
Why The 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline is Necessary

If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most individuals with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. Remember that the tooth implant timeline is […]
Smile Makeover Questions Answered At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center

Even some individuals with top-notch oral health want to improve specific components of their smile. Though proper brushing is crucial for healthy teeth, it won’t re-contour a gumline or repair a chipped tooth. A cavity-free mouth may still have stained or slightly misaligned teeth. If you want to correct the smile elements that can’t be […]
Dental Implants Don’t Require Several Visits

Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center […]
A Facial Or A Filling?

At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center, your premier cosmetic and general dentistry provider in the Lone Tree, Colorado area, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable and welcoming cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush Denver spa relaxing with cucumbers over […]
Are You And Your Child’s Teeth Protected From Injury?

How do you maintain oral health? The first things that come to mind are probably brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental cleanings. You might also list dietary factors, such as limiting sugary drinks and getting enough calcium When men and women are quizzed about preventative dental care, they rarely mention athletic mouth protection. But at Almeida […]
Implant-Supported Dentures: Fixed Or Removable?

Nowadays dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better than both the traditional dentures and dental bridges of the past. At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center in Lone Tree, CO we offer implant-retained or implant-supported dentures which each provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in […]
General Dentistry in Denver: Eruption Charts Aren’t As Scary As They Look

Hello! In today’s post, we will discuss teeth eruption charts and how they relate to general dentistry in Denver. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart for primary teeth usually lists when […]