5 Reasons To be Grateful for a Healthy Smile

One of our favorite things about the holidays is the opportunity to take the time to count our blessings and give thanks to all those things the people, places and things that fill us with gratitude. It?s pretty easy to feel grateful at Krengel Dental when considering our loyal patients, skilled staff, dedicated dentists and […]

Why Digital X-Rays are Such a Great Deal

Part of our mission at Krengel Dental is investing in the latest dental technology to bring the highest standard of care to our patients. Our team of dentists is always looking out for the most innovative and advanced tools to incorporate high-end dentistry in our practice. One of the high-tech tools we are proud to […]

Drink to that! Four of the Best Drinks for your Teeth

While there are unlimited options to choose from when quenching your thirst, many drinks are actually not the best for maintaining a sparkly, healthy smile. Soda, coffee, wine and many juices often have a lot of sugar or acidity that can be destructive to tooth enamel, breaking down the structure of our smile. Fortunately, there […]

Types of Toothpaste

While a trip to get toothpaste may seem like an easy task, there are so many types to choose from, that we are often asked how to navigate the choices by our patients. Having the right toothpaste to accompany your twice-a-day brushing can make a big difference in keeping tooth decay away. We are here […]

Treat Your Teeth and Still Trick-or-Treat

Nothing spooks an office full of dentists more than unlimited stashes of candy in the hands of our pediatric patients (and their families) after a night of trick-or-treat festivities. Don?t get us wrong, our Krengel Dental team loves celebrating Halloween and we enjoy the tricks and treats too, as long as our patients? teeth are […]

Smile! Three Reasons to Smile for Your Health

Between informing our patients about the importance of keeping teeth clean, it is important to touch on the many reasons why smiling more comes with its own health benefits. We know that smiling has social benefits, as evidenced in studies that have found that smiling  makes us look more inviting, intelligent and trustworthy. However, it […]

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 […]

Giving Your Fillings a Full Life

As the most common dental service used, many people have at least one dental filling that was used to repair damage and protect the teeth. When restoring a tooth, different filling materials are used to reconstruct the tooth and return the tooth to its normal shape. A filling allows the tooth to return to functioning […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Dental Anxiety

If the thought of visiting the dentist makes you tense up and feel anxious, you are not alone. While we wish that visiting the dentist was not as anxiety provoking for most people, according to WebMD up to 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of fear. So while fear of the dentist?s […]