Tobacco is a tough habit to kick. While the number of smokers has been on the decline, if you have struggled with saying no to a smoke, you are not alone. While we know tobacco is bad for our general health, it is important to know the ways in which tobacco can tank your dental […]
Pregnancy & Dental Care
When you’re expecting a baby, it can feel like there are a million things on your ever-growing to-do list. In between decorating the nursery, doctors’ visits and baby showers, it can be hard to fit in appointments to the dentist, too! However, it’s important to ensure that dental care is a high priority, even during […]
The Low-Down on Dental Lingo: Cavity Filling vs. Root Canal
There’s a lot of words and procedures that come to mind when thinking of dental hygiene. While our patients have heard of the procedures, we often find that there are many misconceptions about what these procedures entail and what has caused them. To set the record straight, we wanted to give you the lo-down on […]
Don’t Toss the Floss: Four Benefits of Flossing That Impact More Than Just Your Teeth
Everyone’s been told to floss more. In fact, many of us dream of a dental visit where “flossing more,” isn’t advised on our way out. The obvious reasons to floss are nothing you haven’t heard before– breaking up plaque and bacteria by flossing just once a day can keep cavities from forming and keep your […]
The Surprising Benefits You Get From Smiling
Nothing turns heads quite like a sparkling smile. Call us biased– you’re probably right– but the truth is, there are quite a few reasons why smiling is good for your health. A healthy set of teeth is hard to show off, and the more you smile, the better off you are. Here are four reasons […]
Sensitive and Still Smiling: Ways to Cope with Sensitive Teeth
Many of us know that horrible jolt of pain that comes with sensitive teeth. In fact, a recent survey completed in dental offices across the U.S. found that 1 in 8 people struggles with over-sensitive teeth. So while there is nothing worse than flinching from pain when eating ice cream, brushing too vigorously or having […]
Four Ways to Combat Dental Anxiety
While we wish it weren’t true, there are very few people that actually enjoy ‘going to the dentist.’ Our clients love their Krengel Dental dentist, so ‘it’s not you, it’s the chair’ is something we hear quite often. Uneasiness felt around a dentist visit is normal and there are ways to lessen the anxiety. Avoiding […]
Need a mint? Five Ways to Beat Bad Breath
We all know that making a good first impression goes a long way, and nothing stinks more than turning someone off due to a case of bad breath (pun intended). With over 65 million Americans suffering from bad breath, you aren’t alone if you feel the need to keep people at an arm-length’s distance just […]
Hit or Miss? Three Bad Habits to Avoid When Caring for Your Smile
Brush, floss, avoid excess sugar, etc.—the standard suggestions for taking good care of your teeth have probably been repeated to you since your first-ever dental visit. While we may know the basics, there are some bad habits that those of us with the best intentions might not be aware of. To get the shine and […]
Food For Thought: Nutritious Choices That Whiten Your Smile
We get lots of questions at Krengel Dental about the best ways to make your smile shine bright. There’s truth in what they say—you are what you eat—and certain foods do more favors for your smile than others. While we often talk about the foods to avoid that stain your teeth, here are seven smile-friendly […]