At Krengel Dental, a special part of our practice is working with kids. Not only do we know the importance of caring for a child’s teeth from the time they start showing teeth (usually around their first birthday), but we make it a priority to give our kids a positive experience that keeps them coming […]
Three Habits That Hurt Your Teeth
We all know the basics when it comes to the dental hygiene drill: brush twice a day, floss and see your Krengel Dental dentist twice a year. While those behaviors go a long way, there are some habits you may not realize or harping on your dental health! Here are three habits that can harm […]
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 […]
Guard Your Tongue: Why mouth guards are so important
One of the best things about sweet, summertime is being outside! Soaking up the sun means playing more sports, which makes the importance of having a mouth guard a buzzworthy topic among our patients at Krengel Dental. Here are some common questions and helpful answers regarding the use of mouth guards to protect your smile. […]
The 411 on Fluoride
So what’s all the fuss about fluoride? While many of us get fluoride treatments at Krengel Dental appointments and hear about fluoride in our water, many of our patients ask what he purpose of fluoride is and why it is used in dentistry. Here are some fun facts about fluoride and what it does for […]
Five Natural Ways to Tame a Toothache
There are many reasons we might start to notice some pain, pressure or discomfort due to a toothache. A toothache can come on fast for anything from an infection to an abnormal bite that causes pressure in our jaw. Patients often report a discomfort when chewing, touching the tooth or trouble swallowing. While the most […]
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 […]
Signs it’s time to get your wisdom teeth removed
Your wisdom teeth are the last set of permanent teeth to grow and usually begin surfacing when the rest of your teeth have been settled for some time. By virtue of this, this third set of molars tends to cause overcrowding and subsequently – a great amount of pain. Approximately 85% of adults have their […]
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 […]