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 […]
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 […]
