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. […]

Protecting Your Children’s Smile During Sports

We are always rooting for patients who play sports and love that sports are such an excellent way to develop motor skills, understand teamwork and care for physical health. At the same time, most of our Krengel Dental parents worry about their child?s oral health and the chance of injury when engaging in a sport. […]

The Effects of E-cigarettes on Your Dental Health

E-cigs are the popular new kid in town- almost one in 20 adults in the United States now use electronic cigarettes  according to Reuter Health. Many users believe that using e-cigs and ?vaping? is a healthier way to consume tobacco, however studies that research these products have come to find that the chemicals present in […]

Summer Sweets: Enjoying treats while Caring for Your Teeth

Summer  is full of summertime treats! Whether cooling down with ice cream or enjoying funnel cake at a fair, a good portion of summer is spent enjoying the outdoors, attending barbecues or grabbing food as you go. Where the time of treats can get tricky is for your teeth and dental hygiene. The good news […]

Aging With a Smile: Tips to Prevent Dental Problems as You Age

As we age, all areas of health require attention and care in order for us to continue living happily and healthily. There are many notions that it is common to lose your teeth as you get older, and our Krengel Dental team is excited to report that this is NOT true!  Our teeth are meant […]

Managing Mouth Ulcers

We keep our teeth moving for many reasons every day, and between the talking, biting and smiling, most of us have experienced a mouth ulcer. A mouth ulcer is a painful sore located somewhere in your mouth, usually with a red or yellow color. Ulcers are usually caused by some sort of trauma to the […]

Piercing Information: What to Know About Oral Piercings

Self-expression comes in many forms, including body piercings. While oral piercings may be in style, it is important to acknowledge that having a foreign object in your mouth creates some risks for your dental hygiene. At Krengel Dental, we make sure that whether you are considering, just got or have had an oral piercing, you […]

The Truth about Sports Drinks and Your Teeth

When it?s summertime and the weather is hot, our Krengel Dental team notices that sports drinks become a go-to for many of our patients. Children and adolescents love them, and whether or not you?re an athlete, sports drinks are branded with all sorts of perks on how they replenish important minerals that can be lost […]