For many, a trip to the dentist can be fraught with unease or even fear. Whether it’s the sound of the drill, past negative experiences, or anxiety about discomfort, having dental work done isn’t always easy. But at Almeida & Bell Dental in Denver and Lone Tree, CO, there’s a solution designed especially for patients […]
Sedation Dentistry
Debunking Dental Myths at Almeida & Bell Dental
Today’s Almeida & Bell in Lone Tree blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Denver area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than […]
Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Drs. Adam Almeida and I want to tell you about Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our […]
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Categories: General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having information on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more self-assured handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to listen to your fearful thoughts […]
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, […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can influence the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
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 […]
You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth
1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it creates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually contacts the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you […]
Whitening For 3 Types Of Tooth Stains
Hello Lone Tree! If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways Highlands Ranch residents can dramatically improve their appearance. It is important to realize that not every Denver smile responds the same to teeth bleaching. The degree of whiteness attained and […]
The Mark Of The Perfect Dentist
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to choose a dentist. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably. An Educated Dentist Adam Almeida, DDS performs extraordinary work for patients who […]
