During routine general dentistry examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Lone Tree dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider […]
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Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
Hello friends of Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry! As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although I don’t know anyone who would want to). Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of […]
Go Back In Time
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
So you’ve lost some teeth and now hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the ideal replacement for both the root and crown of a […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
Categories: Dental Health
Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Denver pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients. A. Do sealants significantly reduce tooth […]
Dental Miracles Seen And Unseen At Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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 […]
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 […]
