Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental […]
Dental Implants
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental implants from Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is. Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace […]
Dental Implants Change Lives
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with dental implants from Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree. We love helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more […]
Royalty at Almeida and Bell Aesthetic Dental Center
When Drs. Adam Almeida crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is needed to add more support and to keep the tooth from […]
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be problematic, […]
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Lone Tree area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit considerably from these slip-free […]
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a permanent tooth implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some factors that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction necessary? Will I need to have a bone graft […]
