When you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or other oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a fairly simple way to make smart choices for the products you need to keep your mouth clean, healthy and free of […]
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
People get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not an issue to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems extremely challenging to get […]
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Hello, I’m Dr. Lou and Nick Vitangeli. At my Englewood practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Englewood men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can […]
What’s The Latest With Veneers?
One of the advances in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received conventional veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to sacrifice a healthy tooth structure. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers are a more conservative procedure for […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life is hectic for many Englewood residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are postponed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve had a […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
