Thanks for stopping by our dental blog. Today’s post highlights cosmetic dentistry procedures your friends, family and coworkers won’t be able to see: white fillings, invisible braces, and dental implants. White Fillings Tooth-colored fillings, white fillings, or invisible fillings are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural tooth color. These are fabricated out of strong […]
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Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Categories: Porcelain Veneers
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration, an […]
Attack Of The Gummi Bear
Categories: TMJ/TMD
Here at the Lone Tree dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are dedicated to our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer an important warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the […]
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist In Lone Tree
Categories: Dental Health
There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Lone Tree, Colorado. Develop good eating habits and your dentist will smile down on you too. Patients would do well to follow the example of a dentist in what and how they eat. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
Categories: General Dentistry
What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Joking aside, a common concern for patients can be stained teeth. Today, let’s talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages including tea. Over time tea can stain the plaque that may eventually turn into tartar. […]
Damon Smiles, Invisalign, Ceramic, And Lingual Braces
Categories: Family Dentistry
If you are considering having your teeth aligned, this post is for you. Today’s article provides details about some of the newest types of braces. Two proprietary orthodontic systems are Invisalign and Damon Smiles. The Damon Smiles device uses the traditional teeth-straightening method while Invisalign takes an entirely new approach. With old-school metal braces, the […]
Almeida & Bell Dental Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Hi. We are Dr. Almeida & Dr. Bell. Welcome to our Lone Tree dental blog! We find that many of our patients in the Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, and Littleton areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, we would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a […]
Healthy Habits To Keep You Smiling
Categories: Family Dentistry
In today’s post, we will focus on important behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two essential habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is required […]
Making The Cost Of Dental Treatment Palatable At Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry
Categories: Dental Crowns
A healthy smile is priceless and superior dental care is a worthwhile investment in your quality of life. But the cost for treatment and precision restorations can sometimes be prohibitive. Knowing what to expect price-wise can make your dental visit more palatable. Obviously, the cost of some procedures such as crowns versus fillings are dependent […]
Drs. Almeida Knows When A Simple Problem Can Become Serious
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Today in the Lone Tree family dentist blog, we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be cause by cold sores, gum […]
