This is a key question occasionally asked by patients at Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly – not leave them alone. It is impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss […]
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No Dental Insurance? Prioritize Spending To Afford Dental Care
Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance, and many Colorado employer plans have limited benefits. Some Lone Tree people who fail to get adequate dental care say “It’s too expensive.” If you are really living below poverty level, this excuse may be valid – but if you have an average income, you can probably shift […]
Suspect A Bite Problem?
Hello! I’m Dr. Almeida, DDS, of Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion – literally – “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a […]
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?
Most Denver people know that vitamin D is important for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us fail to get adequate amounts. Today’s article is a friendly reminder to our patients – especially expectant mothers – about the importance of vitamin D. Here is a sampling of vitamin D findings from around the web: […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In today’s post, let’s examine some details about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming aids in dislodging food debris from nooks and […]
Lone Tree Dental News: Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry in Lone Tree for regular dental check-ups and cleanings every six months can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times, but you may benefit in vital ways you never imagined. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit […]
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as critical to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Lone Tree parents we meet at Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually […]
Filtered Lone Tree Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Denver residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it […]
Schedule Your Coronation
We treat all of our patients royally here at Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Denver, Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry is the best […]