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: […]
Give Thanks to Your Teeth: Four Foods to Feast on For a Healthy Smile
With so many wonderful patients, we have a lot to be thankful for each year at Krengel Dental, making Thanksgiving one of our favorite holidays. Something to always be thankful for is a healthy and strong smile that sparkles. To add to the gratitude, there are several traditional Thanksgiving foods to feast on that favor […]
Ditch the Dryness: Treating a dry mouth
Dealing with a dry mouth periodically is a discomfort we all have to deal with at times. However, regularly experiencing symptoms of a dry mouth may mean that there is a problem with the production of saliva. Along with discomfort, decreased saliva production can have various negative consequences on your oral health. If you notice […]
Tricks For Treats: A Dental Guide to Halloween
Boo! It?s your Krengel Dental team here to remind you that Halloween treats can have some spooky side-effects on your smile if you forget to treat your teeth with some extra care. While kids love the candy, candy loves attracting cavities. Since quality dental care is the key to caring for your family?s smiles this […]
Giving Brushing a Boost: Making your dental hygiene routine more fun
Sometimes, it seems like brushing our teeth ?should? be as easy as ABC, 123. However, a lot of our Krengel Dental patients ask about ways to get better maintaining a brushing routine, especially when it comes to keeping the kids motivated to keep up their dental care. While we are creatures of habit, the B […]
Make Your Smile S.M.A.R.T. Setting a Goal You Can Get At
When back-to-school season arrives, it?s a great idea to do some schooling ourselves and do a quarterly check-in to assess if we are making progress with last year?s resolutions or goals. Whether it be a goal you set on New Years Eve or a goal you?ve added during the year, setting yourself up for success […]
Fill In The Gap: Replacing Missing Teeth
Unfortunately, it happens. Whether it?s a physical accident, injury or symptom of a lack dental care. While it may be seen as just a cosmetic issue that does not need attention, especially for those back teeth, a missing tooth can lead to damaging consequences for your entire mouth and overall health. Here are some of […]
The Tooth Fairy Tradition
There?s nothing a dentist office loves more than excitement from kids about their teeth. The tooth fairy tradition is said to have originated in the early 1900?s in the United States as a way to celebrate the loss of baby teeth. Many countries and cultures have various customs dedicated to honoring the loss of baby […]
Treat Your Toothbrush: Proper Care for Your Teeth?s Best Friend
A toothbrush is for sure your dental hygiene?s best friend (along with floss) and the golden rule applies in this friendship as well. Treat your toothbrush well so that it can provide proper care in return. Many of our Krengel Dental patients are surprised to hear that toothbrushes require care, however, your brushing is only […]
Shine Bright: Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
A smile goes a long way. Whether meeting new people, making someone?s day or enjoying joyful moments, our smile communicates a lot about how we feel, expressing those feelings to others and ourselves. Many patients at Krengel Dental ask about the teeth whitening procedures, wanting to feel more confident about showing off that healthy and […]
