Visiting Vitangeli Dental in Englewood for twice-yearly dental checkups and cleanings can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times. But you may benefit in ways you never anticipated. A recent study showed that individuals who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart attack, […]
Dental hygiene
5 Ways To Floss Daily

This post from Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH asks you something a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? The answer depends on who you ask. Some dentists will tell you it’s better to floss first. That way, you loosen plaque, or food debris from […]
Raise Your Dental IQ

Little things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where brushing and flossing come into […]
Englewood Mouths And Stomatitis

The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. Even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort. If you’ve got a mouth irritation, be sure to let us know at Vitangeli Dental in Englewood. Non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A general definition for […]
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene

A clean mouth is a happy mouth. At Vitangeli Dental in Englewood, we want to provide some straightforward tips for dental hygiene, so that you can have a clean, happy mouth. 1.Do… remember you are just cleaning the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the proper angle can gently clean the bacteria […]
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day, but it’s worth it. At Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH, we tell our patients it is far better to prevent a cavity than to have to fill one. You must be vigilant: use the […]
What Happens If You Keep Using an Old Toothbrush?
It’s easy to become too attached to familiar objects, and that includes the tools you use to clean your teeth. Like a comfortable pair of slippers, that toothbrush you use every night may have an easy, cozy feel you’re not ready to give up just yet. But at Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH, we want […]
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful

Here at Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH, we approach many of your oral health care needs in two ways: what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. For example, teeth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office there are […]
What’s Your Dental Plan?

Planning for Success To have the best possible dental health and get a brilliant smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Englewood, OH looking for a smile makeover and need general dentistry, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, Invisalign & 6 Month Smiles or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact […]
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste

Welcome to the blog of Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH! This post answers some common questions about toothpaste, and good dental hygiene. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive aspect of toothpaste is to assist in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Vigorous brushing becomes unnecessary when the abrasives in […]