Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With the advancement of metal casting processes in the 1900s, crown technology took a […]
Do You Have Xerostomia?
Most dental patients in the Dayton and Union area know that they can go to their local dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your Vandalia dentist can also help you with. Dry mouth, technically called […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
Hello Dayton dental blog visitors. We are Drs. Lou and Nick Vitangeli of Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by performing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several […]
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS in Englewood and Drs. Lou and Nick Vitangeli are committed to helping patients throughout the Vandalia, Clayton, and Union neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today […]
Avoid Tooth Loss In Englewood
Do you know the most common cause of tooth loss among Dayton adults? The answer is gum disease. While this may be startling to Dayton, Vandalia, and Clayton residents, there is a bright side: Gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups with your Englewood dentist are […]
Call Teeth What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy, Dayton
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Englewood, Ohio, we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-ingrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit […]
