Most individuals visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. Most dentists prescribe a visit at least every six months. Here are six good reasons to visit your dentist more frequently. 1. Oral Cancer Detection […]
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Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile

Hi, I’m Lou and Nick Vitangeli of Vitangeli Dental. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My friendly and gentle team and I love taking care of our esteemed patients. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a cleaning […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease

Unfortunately, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes, […]
Bridging The Gap

Hello Englewood smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let Vitangeli Dental fill the gap for you and help you get your remarkable smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect solution for your missing tooth and help you chew and speak properly. A bridge consists […]
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health

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, […]
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 […]