An Educated Pediatric Dentist Like other dental specialists (endodontists and prosthodontists, for example), Drs. Almeida and Bell have advanced dental training. After years of rigorous dental school, our pediatric dentists undertook an additional two years of pediatric dental training. That’s one of the reasons Drs. Almeida and Bell are the most qualified to provide dental care […]
Dental Health
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Here is the Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Regular teeth grinding might lead to a sore jaw or headaches in the mornings. While anxiety or stress can be contributors, they are not the only reasons that grinding may appear, as it […]
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are essential because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. We encourage patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing Healthy diet […]
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Today in the Lone Tree dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is “dental-speak” for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is generally caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, […]
8 Things You Should Know About Your Baby’s Teeth
Categories: Dental Health
Life is hectic for new moms and dads and some function on very little sleep for several months. At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center in Lone Tree, we don’t want the first year to fly by in a blur without busy parents giving a thought to their baby’s teeth. Unfortunately “out of sight, out […]
Don’t Let Poor Oral Health Take You Out Of The Game
Categories: Dental Health
It’s hard to win a gold medal if you have a toothache. At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center we provide full service dentistry for patients in Denver, Lone Tree and Highlands Ranch. We wanted to discuss a study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This study explores how poor oral health affects […]
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health
The team at Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center in Lone Tree notices the effects stress can have on our patients’ smiles. When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on […]
Gritting Your Teeth: Stress And Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health
At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center in Lone Tree, our team cares about your smile. Did you know that stress can also impact your oral health? Here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes canker sores […]
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center in Lone Tree, CO, values every healthy smile. However, it’s easy for busy people to forget about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. Practicing good oral health habits can prevent future problems. Brushing and Flossing Brush after each meal and floss thoroughly before bed. Dental Checkups Every 6 […]
Making Life Sweet?
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree, we want to remind you what sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack […]
