Toothache or Sinus Pressure?

Common Dental Misconceptions

Mouth pain is not uncommon; in fact, many of us will experience it at some point or another in our lives. When you are experiencing mouth pain, it is very easy to just chalk it up to a toothache. However, it’s important to not self-diagnose as there are many things that can cause pain in […]

Why Are My Teeth Yellow?

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Are yellow or discolored teeth stopping you from showing off your smile? If so, brushing alone might not help. There are a lot of reasons teeth can start to yellow, which we’ll illustrate below. Check them out.  Poor Oral Hygiene  One of the most common causes of yellow teeth is poor oral hygiene. If you […]

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

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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

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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?

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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 […]

Happy National Dentist Day!

March 6th is National Dentist Day and there is no better way to celebrate than showing appreciation for all three of our wonderful dentists here at Krengel Dental. They work hard to give our patients the dedicated care they deserve and come in each day with a smile on their face, ready to take on […]