Most individuals are embarrassed by a missing tooth in the front of their mouths. You can argue that it’s not fair, but a gaping hole in a smile has negative connotations for adults in most social circles. (And a jack-o-lantern smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were five.) A person who […]
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Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring
Some Denver and Lone Tree dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface […]
Just Got Braces? Avoid These Foods.
Abstain from hard or sticky foods (or non-food items) while you have braces. Some of the following ‘no-no’s’ are obvious. But it’s good to review them regularly. Popcorn Bone-in ribs Nuts (of any kind) Ice Corn chips Hard taco shells Sticky or hard candy Gum Make Sure Your Braces Can Do Their Job If you […]
Is Tooth Sensitivity a Dental Emergency?
You can experience tooth sensitivity when the enamel of your teeth starts to thin. Or when nerves in your teeth become exposed. You may feel pain only when you drink hot or cold liquids. Or it could occur any time you chew. Is tooth sensitivity a dental emergency? If tooth sensitivity comes on suddenly, it […]
3 Important Ways Protective Mouthguards Protect Young Smiles
Everyone who participates in contact sports is in jeopardy of injuries to their mouth and teeth. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete, high school player, or a 5-year-old playing youth soccer. When it comes to protecting your mouth, a custom-fitted mouthguard is a crucial piece of athletic gear that should be used […]
Why The 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline is Necessary
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most individuals with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. Remember that the tooth implant timeline is […]
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 […]
Dental X-rays Help Your Orthodontist Provide Quality Care
Clearbraces Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s post focuses on dental X-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay still while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic X-ray taken. These pictures help dentists see everything […]
Should Lone Tree Teens Whiten Their Teeth?
Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. However, you may want to talk with your dentist before buying an at-home tooth whitening product. As with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, teeth whitening should be overseen by a professional. There are a number of factors […]
Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?
65 percent of individuals who detect wisdom teeth notice them in their late teens or early twenties. At Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry, we help our adolescent patients with their wisdom teeth issues. Why are wisdom teeth often extracted? There are several reasons… 1. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. […]
