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 […]
Dental Health
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of individuals aged 30 years and older have some periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4% vs […]
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 […]
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous In this post from Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in […]
Peace Of Mind At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic Dental Center
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are […]
Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra […]
The Almeida & Bell Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree […]
What Does Your Dentist Need To Know?
For the best possible dental health, you should see us at Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO twice a year for a cleaning and exam. It’s our chance to make sure you’re brushing and flossing properly, and your chance to discuss any dental health concerns you may have. […]
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, […]
Don’t Like The Dentist? Go Anyway!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
It’s no secret that many dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. At Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree CO, we encourage all our patients to see their dentist regularly. This way, you can […]
