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 […]
Diseases Your Dentist May Notice Before You Do
Our physical health and dental hygiene are connected. It?s a reminder we throw around almost as often as ?don?t forget to floss.? Attending to our dental health is critical for our overall health and wellbeing. Many of our Krengel Dental patients have been surprised by the correlation between the two and how often a disease […]
The Connection Between Depression and Dental Hygiene
We oftentimes bring up how our dental health impacts our physical health and today we are going to take it one step further and discuss how our emotional health is also connected to our dental hygiene. In 2017, the National Institute of Mental Health reported that 17.3 million American adults have been affected by depression. […]
When Diet and Dental Health Meet: How Your Diet and Smile Interact
They say ?you are what you eat? and we at Krengel Dental say it’s true. Your dental health is interconnected to all other areas of your health, operating in tandem with the rest of your body. Getting proper nutrients in your diet is just as important in protecting your teeth from decay or gum disease […]
Make the Most of Your Electric Toothbrush
An electric toothbrush is known to be most effective in cleaning your teeth, but at Krengel Dental, we remind all of our patients that no matter what toothbrush, your technique is what makes the difference. When opting for an electric toothbrush, there are some common brushing technique mistakes that can keep your effort from reaping […]
Defining the Decay: The Five Stages of Tooth Decay
As one of the most common causes of pain and the first sign of trouble, tooth decay is something that your Krengel Dentist is always watching for and working with you to eliminate. Decay begins when a tooth enamel starts to break down, causing dents or pockets on the surface of the tooth due to […]
Takin’ Off For Summer: Tips on Keeping Teeth Clean During Travel
April showers have brought May flowers! Before we know it, school will be out and summer will be in full swing and whether you and your family are heading on vacation, to camp or staying by the pool, it?s important to keep up with dental hygiene while on the summer move. Our patients tend to […]
Three Reasons Why Your Baby’s Dental Hygiene Matters
As a proud family dentist practice, Krengel Dental is committed to caring for your whole family, including babies and children who happen to be some of our favorite patients to treat. Now it may seem easy to dismiss the dentist until your baby?s permanent set of teeth is grown in, however this is NOT the […]
Set Your Smile Straight: Three Reasons Dental Implants Can Improve Oral Health
Let?s face it- having to consider getting dental implants isn?t usually a fun process when you are faced with a missing tooth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth that replaces the missing tooth, and sometimes we have patients wondering whether or not it?s worth getting an implant. While there are some other options for […]
Oh Baby! Tips for Soothing Your Child’s Teething Gums
Your baby?s first set of teeth usually starts to appear around 6-8 months, and while it is a milestone in your child?s development, teething can be tough! That first set of teeth sets the stage for many following stages of development including eating, speaking clearly and smiling. Unfortunately, the teething process isn?t pain free for […]
