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 […]
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Vitangeli Dental offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Drs. Lou and Nick Vitangeli is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are nervous about. Take deep […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A fractured tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a substantial amount of tooth structure A […]
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get a tooth implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions typically asked about dental implants and airport […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several critical reasons to replace a back tooth with a […]
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Think you don’t have time to beautify your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Vitangeli Dental can restore missing teeth […]