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Dental Open day for children and teenagers

The open day dedicated to young smiles is e great oportunity! Have you ever wondered how your child’s mouth is growing or if he might need braces? If you never miss pediatric checks, you can consider that also the mouth needs a dedicated screening! We are waiting for you on May, 7th for the DENTAL OPEN DAY. We’ll evaluate, without …

Ozone therapy in dentistry: a painless and effective natural remedy

Ozone in oral therapies   For some time now scientific evidence has demonstrated how the use of ozone in dentistry makes it possible to obtain valid results in the treatment of various problems of the oral cavity. In our dental office we have been using it for years, not only for the treatment of cavities, especially in young patients, but ...

Teeth bleaching: the new promo!

TEETH BLEACHING: from May the 12nd to June the 6th 2022! Ask the reception how to access the promotion dedicated to the professional Dental Whitening. We will evaluate your eligibility to bleach your smile by offering you a complete X-ray examination. If the professional bleaching will be possible, the package will include: VISIT + HYGIENE + WHITENING + HYGIENE KIT Call ...

The postural patch that uses light as therapy

When we talk about the postural patch we refer to a small nanotechnology device that combines, light therapy and acupuncture. It contains nanocrystals that convert heat from the body into light. This light is sent into specific acupuncture points on the body, which helps it “remember” how to naturally communicate with the rest of the body. This leads to lots of ...

Bioactivators: for an orthodontic preventive rehabilitation treatment

Bioactivators are medical devices useful for acting on several functional levels: orthopedic-skeletal and articular (TMJ), neuromuscular, occlusal and postural.   More and more often we hear about bioactivators as useful devices for the global rebalancing of posture and correct development at an early age. But what do they have to do with our job of orthodontists and pedodontists and why ...

First orthodontic visit: when and what

We suggest to carry out the first orthodontic visit Starting from the completion of baby teeth, and within 7 years of age. Within this period of time it is still possible to intercept and solve some malocclusions in the correct way. An early check-up when baby teeth are still present can make a difference and make some therapies simpler. In some ...

Christmas opening hours

We remind all kind patients that, during the holidays, out studio will be open according to these times:  December 27, 28, 29 and 30: 9 am - 5.30 pm  December 31: CLOSED  January 3, 4, 5 and 7: 9 am - 5.30 pm  January 8: CLOSED For any need, you can contact the secretary office in the opening hours or, ...

Sleep disorders in early childhood: what to do

Sleep disorders can also affect children Many children, even very young ones, snore habitually, others intermittently, and not necessarily in the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome - OSAS. However, among these snorers, there are some who have a real reduction in the air they breathe due to real interruptions in breathing during sleep. In practice, there is a temporary ...

Invisible orthodontics to rediscover the smile as grown-ups

With invisible orthodontics this is possible... A smile ruined by crowded, crooked teeth or with a malocclusion that prevents us from smiling freely. Those who find themselves in this situation know the embarrassment in showing their smile is strong, it creates unnaturalness and sometimes limits social relations. Maybe there was a hesitation for a long time. Or we had to ...

Merry Christmas and a happy 2021!

BEST WISHES!! All together we wish you Merry Christmas and a happy 2021. We ask all kind patients who feel the need for a plane to greet 2020 to request the “Bye bye 2020” kit from the reception 🙂

Fluoride for teeth: how and how much?

Fluoride is important for its envolvement in the natural process of dental remineralization: meaning that physiological mechanism which strengthens our teeth through the application of minerals from the saliva to the tooth. We should not forget that fluoride also has an antibacterial efficacy, since it can obstruct the presence of the main bacteria responsible for cavities (the Streptococco Mutans). Old ...

Nitrous oxide to treat kids and adults fearless

NITROUS OXIDE A natural way to help kids and adults relax and live the dentist's experience without fear. Nitrous oxide sedation is one of the best and safest methods to treat young patients, but also adults. The administration takes place by air thanks to a small scented mask positioned on the nose. The mask delivers a natural and non-harmful blend ...

Dental hygiene in children: short guide

Let's talk about the dental hygiene in children. With its third free guide, the Centro Ortodontico Vicentino focuses on the smile of patients from zero to three years. Up to 3 years is essential that parents work to lay the foundations for the child to become familiar with some good dental hygiene habits and with the first tools. This will ...

Pacifier use guide in children

Here we are with our second guide dedicated to the pacifier for new mothers struggling with the many and new needs of their children. Today we want to talk about the pacifier because there are many doubts about the use of this tool: is it right to use it? Which is better to choose? When is it correct to remove ...

Small black stains on your kid’s teeth?

Is your kid's smile ruined by small black stains on his teeth? What are they?  They are not funguses, nor cavities or stains caused by nicotine or coffee. They are the so-called BLACK STAINS and mainly affect young patients, even though they can also affect adult patients and they often disappear spontaneously with growth. WHAT ARE THEY REALLY? They are dark ...

MIH or hypomineralization of incisors and molars

MIH, plaster teeth or enamel hypomineralization? We mean the same thing. Let's see what it is!  This pathology, increasingly widespread in children, indicates the presence of hypomineralization in the enamel of incisors and molars (Molar Incisor Hypomineralization). The MIH is a quality defect of the enamel which, in most severe cases, leads to crumbling teeth. Its origin is due to the ...

CORONAVIRUS – open for emergencies

⚠️ new decree on CORONAVIRUS ⚠️ We inform all kind patients that, in compliance with the Prime Ministerial Decree of 9th March 2020, the clinic is open exclusively to guarantee the treatments that cannot be deferred as well as dental emergencies. From tomorrow 11/03, until the 3/04/2020, the Vignato Dental clinic and the Centro Ortodontico Vicentino will observe the following ...

Dental guide for mums during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Our first dental guide is arrived! When you find out you are pregnant, what can happen is that your mouth care slips into the background. This is because your medical appointments multiply, and you have many things to think about. You are right, your mouth and gums care may not seem a priority. However scientific evidence confirms more and more ...

Get ready for a very white Easter. The tooth bleaching promotion is back!

From March the 16th to April the 6th 2020, ask the reception how to access the promotion dedicated to the professional Dental Whitening. We will evaluate your eligibility to bleach your smile by offering you a complete X-ray examination. If the professional bleaching will be possible, the package will include: VISIT + HYGIENE + WHITENING + HYGIENE KIT Call us or ...

Corona Virus: we are open, you are safe

The serenity of our patients comes first, even during the CORONA VIRUS. In order to offer our patients a top dental experience at our office, we FURTHER INCREASED health security by implementing protection protocols for patients and healthcare staff according to the ministerial indications for the prevention of the transmission of the Corona Virus . We invite everyone to collaborate ...

We support Vicenza Volley

Our passion for sport leads us to support a beautiful and young team that represents the Volleyball in Vicenza. We like to think us as DENTAL COACH of their smile, made of dedication, sacrifices, lots of training, but also a great desire to smile. Because a beautiful and healthy smile is important in work, wheter in sport or in relationships! ...

Palatal expander – when to use it?

Words such as palatal expander, palatal expansion, activations,  and narrow palate, sound complicated to you?  Today we speak in a simple way about one of the most used fixed orthodontic devices for palatal expansion. When do we talk about palatal expander and palatal expansion?  There are some specific cases in which we talk about the palatal expander. Sometimes, in fact, the palate, instead of acting as ...

Lingual and labial frenula and diastema. What are they?

Let's talk about labial and lingual frenula, small folds of tissue which connect different structures of the oral cavity. They are like "small extendable threads" which guide and make lingual and labial movements possible. Keeping them under control is important as, in some cases, they can present anomalies with pathological consequences. Depending on the problem, they are treated from a ...

Sinusitis and toothache

In winter sinusitis could arrive along with toothache... In winter, due to the most common viral diseases and temperature gaps, the first respiratory ways are much more affected by infections or colds. These infections are responsible for bacterial proliferation which, inside sinuses, can cause sinusitis. People affected experience symptoms such as: nasal congestion, a runny nose, frontal headache, difficulty in ...

SMILE SUPER WHITE! The tooth bleaching promotion is back

From November the 4th to December the 2nd 2019, ask the reception how to access the promotion dedicated to the professional Dental Whitening. We will evaluate your eligibility to bleach your smile by offering you a complete X-ray examination. If the professional bleaching will be possible, the package will include: VISIT + HYGIENE + WHITENING + HYGIENE KIT   What to ...

Gnathology to eliminate pain: find out what it can treat

Gnathology to treat temporomandibular disorders Do you feel pain during mandibular movements and chewing? Do you often have persistent headaches, especially when you wake up? Did you notice articular movements similar to "clicks" when you open and close the jaw? An evaluation carried out by a specialised GNATHOLOGIST could help you solve the problem, in some cases together with other ...

Surgical intervention indications (pre and post)

Any surgical intervention in the oral cavity produces a series of reactions, which should be monitored for a rapid recovery. Normal reactions can be: a moderate swelling of the tissues near the intervention site, slight heat increases and the appearance of hematomas the days after the operation. In order to reduce these symptoms, here are some suggestions to follow: Pre-surgical ...

Orthodontic appliance: tips to relieve the discomfort

On first days a new dental appliance can cause some discomfort due to the displacement of teeth and the size of the orthodontic device to which the mouth must gradually get used to. There are some tricks that can make this "impact" with the new device more pleasant, here are our advice: change your diet. Prefer soft foods, cut into ...

Sleep bruxism: how to diagnose it and treat it

Sleep bruxism? The Orthodontic Center now has a new tool for the diagnosis of this pathology. It enables to register night events, plan a more accurate and safer treatment and monitor improvements over time.  A special portable holter will register the activity of the masticatory muscles and the heart, which shows an increase in frequency during grinding episodes.  You will ...

Orthodontic restraint is very important. Why?

You cannot wait to remove your orthodontic appliance and admire your new smile, but you were told to wear the orthodontic restraint?  Orthodontic restraint, why? Let's explain it in simple words. It may seem like the treatment is being protracted, but remember that the orthodontic restraint is essential to keep the results you have reached.  Without this device your teeth ...

Tooth devitalisation: what it means

A deep cavity or a trauma can cause stabbing pain and the dentist says you need a tooth devitalisation? This may not seem very reassuring, however tooth devitalisation is one of the best conservative procedures to save your tooth from extraction. It is not painful and it can solve the problem in a short time. WHAT IT IS AND WHO ...

Teeth and pregnancy: what to do?

Teeth and pregnancy: a delicate balance not to be underestimated We have often said it and heard it: mouth during pregnancy must never be neglected. The periodontal disease has long been called into question as a risk factor for premature birth, miscarriage, low weight of the baby or intrauterine growth restriction. All the above can occur due to bacteria causing periodontitis. ...

Trigeminal neuralgia or tooth problem?

Trigeminal neuralgia: what are we talking about? The inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, better known as trigeminal neuralgia, is a painful and chronic syndrome. It affects a pair of nerves located in a symmetric way on the left side and right side of our head. The inflammation frequently affects the right side and female subjects over 50. In rare cases, the ...

Satispay – The new way to pay has arrived!

Satispay has arrived to allow you to easily pay every service with your mobile phone. Did you forget your credit card at home? Or you didn't have time to withdraw? Dont' worry, there is a solution! From today you can pay with your mobile phone, directly connected to your bank account. If you did not already done, download the Satispay ...

Direction of travel REVERSED

BE CAREFUL TO THE NEW DIRECTION OF TRAVEL!  We inform our dear patients that, from Wednesday 5 September 2018, the unique sense of travel of Contrà Torretti will be reversed. You will reach us from Mure Araceli or from Contrà Santa Lucia towards Ponte degli Angeli. For any questions contact us.

Food disorders: effects on our teeth

The incidence of food disorders has increased in the last few years. This is why the smile specialists have a very important role on prevention and patient treatment.           Reading the signs The signs of the consequences of food disorders in the oral cavity are many and affect not just our teeth, but also the mucosa, ...

Missing tooth: why to replace it

That missing tooth which leaves an obvious hole... Have you lost a tooth, maybe in a spot in the mouth which is not very evident, and laziness has made you wait before deciding to replace it? Even if the "hole" is not noticeable, we strongly advise you not to let time pass. Unfortunately, the lack of a dental element (edentulism) ...

Diagnocam for cavities early diagnosis

Why we use DIAGNOCAM for cavities? DIAGNOCAM is the magic instrument of our Orthodontic Center used to notice early the presence of dental cavities without using X-rays!!! DIAGNOCAM for cavities is ideal for both children and adults. It lights up teeth and makes cavities visible through the appearance of dark spots. The videocamera then captures the light and sends it ...

Should wisdom teeth always be removed?

Wisdom teeth can be the cause of many disturbs. They can wedge in, get inflamed or not have enough space and cause pain in swallowing, alterations in diction and chewing. However, they should not always be removed... When and who to rely on to understand what to do? Wisdom teeth are actually a legacy of the past. Just think that ...

Snoring and sleep disorders – a solution

    Sleeping well makes your life longer….               It is more and more frequent to receive complaints from people who are not able to sleep well because their partner snores. Snoring, which is particularly frequent among men and overweight people, can also affect women facing menopause and usually worsens with time. This “problem” can ...

Mom I’m scared of the dentist! 1 visit recommendations

How can we calm our kids before a dental appointment or surgery? Most moms often need to manage their scared kids at the dental office and sometimes kids scream, do not want to sit down and won’t open their mouth… Doctor Pamela Parolin, specialized in Pediatric Orthodontics at the Centro Ortodontico Vicentino tells us why most of them are afraid ...

Baby teeth: how to take care?

When and why should our kids' baby teeth be checked and treated if they end up losing them?  Parents often ask themselves a lot of question about baby teeth. That's why doctor Pamela Parolin, Pedodontist of the Centro Ortodontico Vicentino – Dentisti Vignato, answer our doubts. Actually also with baby teeth we must intervene because they need treatment in order to ...

Thumb sucking: help your children break the habit

Thumb sucking for very young children is a natural and spontaneous gesture and a way to get to know the world but, when it continues after the age of three, it becomes a bad habit which can lead to alterations in the teeth position and, in most severe cases, in the arch shape. So, when and how should we intervene ...

Orthodontic appliances? Mini guide to understand this “world”

My son needs the appliance! Many moms have found themselves in this situation and had to understand the various options proposed, often without knowing what the common word "appliance" exactly means. Here is a short summary to help us with our first approach with these orthodontic appliances, explained by Doctor Leonella Caliari, orthodontist specialized in Orthodontics at the Centro Ortodontico ...

From baby teeth to permanent ones. Children’s mouth development

Today with Doctor Pamela Parolin – pediatric dentist of Centro Ortodontico Vicentino – we will talk about dental development and growth in children, as it is important to understand how dentition occurs so that both kids and parents are able to manage a difficult moment. “Why is my son nervous, has a fever and a lot of saliva?... could it be ...

Dental accidents. What should we do in case of a dental trauma?

Dental accidents inside the mouth can often happen to kids who have just started walking or to very lively ones. Reason why it is important to keep calm and, when a kiss and some ice are not enough, a few notions on first aid become useful, so that we are able to block bleeding until we reach the hospital or ...

Our little patients smile with DOC LEO!

DOC LEO is our funny purple lioness which helps us in the dialogue with kids and teenagers under 14, so to make the dentist world a fun place. SMILE WITH DOC LEO is a fun and educational game-book which puts in contact kids with the orthodontic world, available for all patients. Browse it in preview And if you want to know ...

Dentisti Vignato clinic is on Outlook

Here is the interview to the owners of the Dentisti Vignato Clinic published in the Outlook magazine Click the image