Krengel Dental - St. Louis Park

If you’re looking for dietary choices that are particularly teeth friendly, you can’t go wrong with plain old tap water, especially if it comes fro... more

It may not be as hard as you think. If you’re hoping for better results from your next dental exam, a few small changes in your diet and/or an upg... more

If your regularly scheduled in-office dental exam is coming due, be ready to make the most of the time you will spend with your oral hygienist. Ha... more

If you’re looking for a way to boost your daily oral maintenance routine, there are some uniquely flavored toothpastes that might fill the bill. A... more

If you were known to be cavity prone as a child due to a genetic disposition, that kind of vulnerability is apt to continue through adulthood, but ... more

Early diagnosis is key in a plan to prevent the serious consequences of advanced stage oral disease. But even with all the state-of-the-art techno... more

The general recommendation is to brush our teeth twice a day for 2 minutes each time and to floss every day. That said, your dental hygienist can ... more

If the cut’s too short don’t worry, your hair will grow back. If your toddler skins his knee, slap a bandaid on it and wait for it to heal. Your t... more

Some children are tagged as being cavity prone. Statistics tell us that “Among children aged 6-8 years of age over half have had a cavity in their... more

Childhood bruxism is often the result of a misaligned bite, while stress is more of a factor for teens and adults. The involuntary act of grinding... more

Having regular 6 month dental exams is the best way to ensure that an impending issue will be diagnosed at an early stage when serious consequences can be avoided. These check ups also provide the opportunity to monitor your existing fillings, cr... more

With all those oral care products to choose from it should be easy to find the toothpaste, toothbrush or mouthwash that is formulated to meet your ... more

Installing a dental crown over a tooth that has been diseased or injured is one of the most common procedures that dentists across the country perform on a daily basis. The fact that a crown will completely encompass the tooth makes it ideal for ... more

It’s good, from time to time along the way, to revisit the treatment plan that was initially established to meet your restorative dental needs. It... more

If you’ve started to find ways to put off your daily oral maintenance routine or if you’re not putting in the time needed to brush and floss thorou... more

Dental Wellness has been defined as, “Taking care of your teeth to live a better, happier and longer life.” A 2-part plan for the prevention of or... more

Attention to patient comfort has always been an important concern in dental offices across the country. Today’s technology has provided even more ... more

After considerable research and getting advice from friends who are experienced in the process, you opted for an in-office professional formula tee... more

The argument for flossing before we brush our teeth proposes that the flossing material will loosen bacterial plaque and/or food debris, making it ... more

Home recovery is an important part of a comprehensive restorative dental procedure. Rest and relaxation is a given, but there are other things tha... more

If you should ever have to face losing a tooth to injury or decay, it’s important to know that the sooner it can be replaced the better. The facts... more

Some children are tagged as being cavity prone. Statistics tell us that “Among children aged 6-8 years of age over half have had a cavity in their... more

A toothache can affect every aspect of your regular daily life. It can keep you from enjoying your favorite food and drinks, make it impossible to... more

Anyone can experience the occasional “dry mouth,” in fact it’s fairly common. It happens when the natural flow of our saliva is disrupted and can ... more

A scaling and root planing aka deep cleaning, is a dental procedure to remove the bacterial plaque that may have collected in the “pockets” that form below the gumline when the gum tissue recedes from the teeth. The goal of the in-office treatmen... more

Cavity prone adults or those who suffer from chronic dry mouth or intense tooth sensitivity may benefit by using a Rx oral care product. A profess... more

Brush and floss, brush and floss, brush and floss. Dental professionals stress the importance of brushing twice a day and flossing after meals and... more

We’re used to reading the labels of contents on the grocery products that we shop for to check the list of ingredients and/or the calorie or carb c... more

Brush and floss, brush and floss, brush and floss. Dental professionals stress the importance of brushing twice a day and flossing after meals and... more

A toothache can affect every aspect of your regular daily life. It can keep you from enjoying your favorite food and drinks, make it impossible to... more

Your oral care needs may be general or specific, but your dental team will do a thorough evaluation in order to establish a plan to protect you fro... more

Added sugar is the enemy in the fight against childhood tooth decay and when you consider that an 8 ounce can of soda contains 26-31 grams of sugar... more

Whether you choose to switch from your traditional manual toothbrush to a newer rechargeable model is based on personal preference. That said, den... more

Diet is a significant part of a plan to protect against oral disease. Fruits are known to be good for our general good health, but some are more ... more

More is not always better. Don’t go by those toothpaste ads that show the product completely covering the brush head; dental professionals advise ... more

Your daily care routine is an important part of a plan to prevent oral disease, but a successful plan will depend in part on the oral care tools th... more

The frequency will depend on your particular tendency for gum disease, but your dental hygienist will from time to time do a periodontal evaluation... more

The internet has made it easier for those of us who may be looking for just the right family dental home - the one that will meet all of our needs ... more

The frequency will depend on your particular tendency for gum disease, but your dental hygienist will from time to time do a periodontal evaluation... more

The internet has made it easier for those of us who may be looking for just the right family dental home - the one that will meet all of our needs ... more