So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s a competitively-priced way to brighten your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first. […]
Healthy Baby Teeth For Dayton Toddlers
Though we don’t often think about it, children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in children over […]
Beware Of An Acidic Diet
You might not think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually. The protective enamel covering the softer interior is made of minerals. Enamel demineralizes […]
Hi, Englewood, We’re Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS!
Hi, Englewood, We’re Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS! We’ve been providing quality dental care to patients in the Clayton, Union, and Vandalia areas since 1984. We are passionate about the oral health of our patients and we are currently accepting new patients. Our top services include: cosmetic dentistry restorative dentistry dental implants sedation dentistry […]
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as important to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some parents we meet at Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth is […]
Help! My Crown Came Off!
You are chewing an apple and hear a weird sound. Something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has popped free. Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s critical that you take the following steps: Don’t […]
