At West Bloomington’s Krengel Dental, we work with everyone from children to senior citizens, helping generations of families keep a clean, healthy smile. Thus, we realize how important oral health care is when you are getting older. A recent survey conducted by Proctor & Gamble and the American Association of Retired Persons revealed that one […]

Myth #1:  Your oral health has nothing to do with your overall health When people talk about oral health, they always just think of their teeth. While the teeth are obviously a very important part of your oral health, there are other areas in your mouth, as well as your entire body, that your oral […]

At Krengel Dental, it’s no surprise that we love what we do! Recently, US News ranked Dentists as the number one out of the 100 best jobs in the United States for 2013! In addition, dental hygienists were ranked in the top ten. It’s safe to say that everyone at Krengel Dental agrees with these […]

The holiday season is upon us, which means travel plans for a lot of us. As fun as they are, vacations can disrupt your oral health care routine. Being away from home can make it easier to neglect your oral health and may take a toll on your teeth. But even while you travel, you […]

Oral Health America recently released an eye-opening report on the “state of decay” of oral health in older Americans. 
The report, called “State of Decay,” is a state-by-state analysis of five factors that contribute to the oral health of older adults. This report shows that older adults’ oral health is in a state of decay. Older […]

How about making a New Years resolutions that are easy and healthy at the same time? In 2014, make the resolution to improve your dental health. Setting a goal of good dental health is not only easy, but it can benefit your overall health too. Now that’s a resolution to smile about! Here are our […]

The holiday season is upon us. With the holidays comes the temptation to indulge in sweets at home, the office, parties and more. When you eat sugary foods or drinks, naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth feed on the sugar and create acids as a by-product. These acids then wear down the tooth enamel, making […]

November is National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million American adults and children have diabetes. What is of even greater concern is that nearly three times that number—an estimated 57 million people—have a condition called prediabetes, meaning that they are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes within 10 years. Studies have […]

Halloween is right around the corner! For most children, it’s a fun and exciting time of trick-or-treating and piles of free candy. For parents and dentists, this haunted holiday can signal oral health concerns from the sheer amount of sugary candy being presented to children. But Halloween doesn’t have to be something for parents or […]

You’ve bought the books, paper and pencils. Your child has new clothes and a backpack. She’s ready for school. Or is she? What about a dental appointment to see the dentist? Tooth decay affects U.S. children more than any other infectious disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 19 […]