Smiling is Good For You!

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Smiling isn’t just a way to make new friends or express your amusement, it also provides numerous health benefits. But, did you know we smile less as we age? The average child smiles 400 times per day while the average adult smiles only 20 times. No wonder we miss being kids! Smile more and take […]

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 […]

Three Reasons to Smile More & Take Good Care of Your Health

On our Krengel Dental blog, we strive to educate, support and motivate you in ways that will help you feel confident about your smile and dental hygiene. Today, we want to address the ways in which caring for your smile and showing off your teeth actually improves your mood and general health by way of […]

Tips to Keep Your Family’s Teeth Protected this Fall

October is officially here! The new school year is in full swing, the temperature is starting to drop, and of course, it?s almost time for every dentist?s favorite holiday to warn patients about- Halloween. With everyone back in their Fall routine, schedules become more hectic and stay that way through the holiday season. So during […]

Smile Back to School: Four Tips for Improving Dental Hygiene This Fall

We?ve made that  back to school checklist and are checking it twice. Once our backpacks are full of the right books and school supplies,  it?s time to get back in the routine swing of things. Since the summer season can leave us scattered, back to school season is usually a great time to get the […]

Three Reasons To Treat Your Smile With Fluoride

It?s the last part of your dental exam, and  fluoride treatment is about more than just choosing a fun flavor. While there is a lot of information about the benefits of fluoride for children, it?s important that adults know that the use of fluoride is just as beneficial for your dental health. Here are three […]

Busting Myths About Bleeding Gums

Most people have noticed some pink in the sink at some point in time, and while having your gums bleed at some point is common, it is still an indicator that something is wrong or that a small change to your dental care could go a long way to take greater care of your teeth. […]

Three Reasons Why Your Baby’s Dental Hygiene Matters

As a proud family dentist practice, Krengel Dental is committed to caring for your whole family, including babies and children who happen to be some of our favorite patients to treat. Now it may seem easy to dismiss the dentist until your baby?s permanent set of teeth is grown in, however this is NOT the […]

Spring Cleaning Checklist For Your Teeth

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We have changed the clocks and we are ready to jump into Spring! For many of us, Spring is the time to get rid of clutter, get back into routine and bring in the freshness through Spring cleaning. We are here to remind you that including your dental hygiene in your Spring cleaning plans is […]

The 411 on the Effects of Thumb Sucking on Children?s Teeth

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: […]