I’m Lou and Nick Vitangeli DDS of Vitangeli Dental in Englewood. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in […]
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Hello, I am Drs. Lou and Nick Vitangeli of Vitangeli Dental in Englewood. Today, we are focusing on diet and oral health. I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your dental practice for needed cleanings, but did you know that making small but important changes to your diet can improve your oral health? […]
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 […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or weakened bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are extremely efficient at eroding enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite hard. But so are ice and hard candy, and […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are continuously under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely common, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some […]
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
It’s no secret that many Englewood residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, think about the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can skip dental procedures like […]
