As a family dental practice where kids are a special part of our work, our Krengel Dental team receives many questions about thumb sucking; what to expect, it’s impact on your child’s teeth and how to manage the habit. Here are the answers to some FAQs to give you the 411 on thumb sucking. Q: […]
Giving Brushing a Boost: Making your dental hygiene routine more fun
Sometimes, it seems like brushing our teeth “should” be as easy as ABC, 123. However, a lot of our Krengel Dental patients ask about ways to get better maintaining a brushing routine, especially when it comes to keeping the kids motivated to keep up their dental care. While we are creatures of habit, the B […]
Shine Bright: Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
A smile goes a long way. Whether meeting new people, making someone’s day or enjoying joyful moments, our smile communicates a lot about how we feel, expressing those feelings to others and ourselves. Many patients at Krengel Dental ask about the teeth whitening procedures, wanting to feel more confident about showing off that healthy and […]
The Ins and Outs on Invisalign®
You may have heard about Invisalign before, but we are here to give you the ins and outs on what Invisalign is all about. As one of the services offered at Krengel Dental, Invisalign is an orthodontic product our patients use to straighten teeth. So what is it, how does it work and who is […]
Taking Care of Your Teen: Tips to Improve Teenagers’ Dental Hygiene
Being a teen is not easy. Being a parent of a teen means you get to come along for the ride. Teens and parents have an endless list of liabilities and responsibilities to keep up with and while most teens would like the freedom to take care of themselves, adolescence is a crucial time to […]
Smiling in the Sun: Tips to Keep Your Mouth Healthy This Summer
It’s summer time! BBQ’s, sunshine, pool time and travel are just a few of the summer buzzwords that make us all scream for summer. While we love the carefree summer feeling, it’s important to continue caring about our dental hygiene, even if school is out and travel is in full swing. Here are four tips […]
Let Go of the Grind! Tips to Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Grinding down on our smile is something we want to avoid, however if you struggle with grinding your teeth, you are not alone. Research has found that over 30 million Americans report grinding their teeth and excessive tooth grinding, also known as Bruxism. Teeth grinding tends to happen when we are asleep, however, many people […]
Due For A Visit: 4 signs that it’s time to call Krengel Dental
It’s easy to slip up on scheduling a dental appointment when we are all busy doing…life. With daily to-do lists, balancing our various work/life roles and keeping up with the times, there is never a shortage of things to check off the list. While six months can sound like a long time, your due date […]
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 […]