Whether it’s your first visit to Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree or your fiftieth, you can be confident that we will provide the highest level of dental care possible. If it’s your first visit, then we’ll begin by reviewing the state of your dental health and discuss any concerns […]
Dental Care
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
A question from the team at Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center in Lone Tree: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is just a participant? It Starts […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors’ thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us generate the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral […]
If My Child Brushes and Flosses, Does She Need a Dental Cleaning?
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if your child needs a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are vital because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Doctor Almeida encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
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 […]
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Most individuals are embarrassed by a missing tooth in the front of their mouths. You can argue that it’s not fair, but a gaping hole in a smile has negative connotations for adults in most social circles. (And a jack-o-lantern smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were five.) A person who […]
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 […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely widespread, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Heredity 2. Which of the following are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bad breath d. Sore gums 3. Which of the […]
