Many Lone Tree residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some people with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason people are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you […]
Dental Care
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the guidance to have dental check-ups and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s […]
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?
Categories: Dental Care, Dental Health
You’ve probably heard that COVID19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s explore other oral dilemmas associated with COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A group of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180 […]
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
If you are the parent of a teen, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. You may know Lone Tree teens that skip meals and others that eat ramen noodles for lunch and dinner. […]
Adult Dental Health for Lone Tree Smiles
At Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree, our goal is to prevent dental problems and keep our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Lone Tree dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dentistry practice, we have been treating patients […]
How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit
Plenty of men and women all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some men and women grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some people grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the […]
Which Is The Best Toothbrush For Colorado Residents?
One of the most important tools for maintaining oral hygiene is a toothbrush. However, with so many types of toothbrushes available in the Lone Tree Colorado market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for you. Choosing the best toothbrush can depend on a lot of factors. Our team at Almeida & Bell […]
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of […]
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent cavities in pre-teens, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Categories: Dental Care, Dental Health
Hi, I’m Drs. Adam Almeida of Almeida & Bell General, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the […]
