Best Toothpaste for Kids
Children’s toothpaste should be introduced into your child’s dental care routine starting at two years of age. With all of the children’s toothpaste options available, we know it can be pretty intimidating to know which one is the best option for your child. The good news is that there are just a few requirements to […]
National Nutrition Month
Did you know? March is National Nutrition Month. Having proper nutrition isn’t just good for your body – it’s good for your teeth too! For example, if you consume a lot of sugary foods and drinks, you could be putting yourself at risk for tooth decay. In fact, tooth decay is the single most chronic […]
How to take care of your gums
When it comes to your mouth’s health, it’s not just about how white or straight your teeth are! One of the best ways to support a healthy mouth is to take care of your gums. Even people with the pearliest whites and perfect teeth aren’t safe from gum disease. And since gum disease can be […]
Time to Consider Dental Implants?
Tooth loss is a common dental problem that can happen for a myriad of reasons. Sometimes it is due to gum disease, untreated tooth decay, chronic disease and much more. However, regardless of the cause of tooth loss, there are fortunately many treatment options available for you. These options include dentures, bridges, and dental implants. […]
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
Most of you have grown up hearing that you need to brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time and this still remains true! While many dentists stress the importance of brushing your teeth often, many forget to inform patients on how often they should be replacing their […]
Five Books That Will Make You Smile
Most of us are probably stuck at home binge-watching the latest Netflix series (Tiger King, anyone?) or scrolling through the latest on Facebook and Instagram, just to see if everyone is still social distancing (they are). Though streaming services and social media are there for us when we are the most bored, let’s not forget […]
Staying In? Keep That Grin.?
You may have a little more time on your hands the next couple of weeks, which might make it the perfect time to bring out your inner Julia Child. During your time cooped up, we wanted to share some teeth-healthy recipes that will make staying home fun! Restaurants might be closed, but that doesn?t mean […]
Bye-Bye Bad Breath
We?ve all had that morning coffee that lingers in our mouth for the rest of the day. Most of the time bad breath, also referred to as halitosis, is curable with a quick brush, floss and swish of mouthwash. However, if it is persistent, a deeper problem might be at hand. It could be a […]
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month and at Krengel Dental we want to shine light on those who have made dentistry a more diverse field. To celebrate, we have put together a list of black pioneers who have made an influential change as dentists. Ida Nelson Rollins Born: Clarksville, TN in 1867 Influence: Rollins was the […]
Cavity Lesson 101
We dread telling patients they have a cavity. It?s our least favorite part of the job. Unfortunately, they are very common. In fact, 91 percent of Americans over the age of 20 have had one in their lifetime (Source: ADA). Prevention is key when it comes to tooth decay because once it has started, there […]
