Every health-conscious Englewood parent knows that sugar is the number one cause of cavities for Ohio kids – and plenty of us adults also snack on too many sweet snacks and beverages. Because of cavity risks, low nutritional value, and high calorie content, many Englewood parents want to limit the sugar in their children’s diets. […]
Don’t Like Your Teeth? 5 Reasons To Get A Smile Makeover!
Hello Dayton! When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? If the answer is, ‘Not really,’ then you may want to consider these 5 reasons for people in Dayton to make some small improvements or undergo a complete smile re-design. 5. A little goes a long way. Some of the most […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Hi, we’re Drs. Lou and Nick Vitangeli of Vitangeli. Today’s post focuses on an interesting article that appeared recently on Science Daily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental […]
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
Most Englewood adults have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or compulsive spending. (Even though many […]
Help Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
Your smartphone or tablet could be another critical tool to help your child establish effective dental hygiene habits. A mobile app called Toothsavers was introduced in 2014 by a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health. In the intriguing Toothsavers game (designed for ages 3 – 6) children try to save characters from an evil sorceress […]
Bad Breath Treatment at Vitangeli
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? We’re Lou and Nick Vitangeli of Vitangeli, a full-service dental office in Englewood, Ohio. We help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant and potentially embarrassing condition. Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around your teeth, gums and tongue. Breath mints and […]
