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For those individuals who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Vitangeli Dental is here for you. Drs.Lou and Nick Vitangeli has been treating this common problem since 1984. Daily Oral Hygiene The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect […]
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6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
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 […]
A Whiter Smile is Possible With Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular dental procedure in the Englewood area. After all, who doesn’t want a whiter smile? If you are considering tooth whitening, here are some things to keep in mind. Tooth Whitening: Key Findings Whitening treatments can be effective on both extrinsic and intrinsic staining Only natural teeth can be whitened; in […]
Have Your Dessert! (If You Must)
Few people can abstain from sweets altogether. If you can abstain, kudos to you. If you can’t, be aware that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. Saliva rinses food fragments off of teeth and helps neutralize acids. […]
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, to shift work, or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Trotwood […]
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious people exercise regularly, and some depend on sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help preserve electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel is compromised, those pearly whites are more staining, discoloration, and decay. Nobody […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
This is an important question occasionally asked by patients at Vitangeli Dental. 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 extremely difficult to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you have […]
Gently Now – Protect Your Gums When You Brush
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only dilemma with that is many people brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth root. It […]
Do Whitestrips Work?
Americans spend millions of dollars every year on teeth whitening products. Everyone, it seems, would like to have whiter teeth, and it’s easy to see why: a healthy, white smile is pleasing to see on others, and an asset in social and professional settings. At Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH, we can help you get […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
Here’s a riddle from Vitangeli Dental in Englewood OH: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including tea. Over time, tea can […]
