If you’re leaving on vacation, then the last thing you want to worry about are dental problems and dental emergencies while you’re on the road, right? Well, our dentists, Dr. Packard, Packard and Packard, has some good news for you. You can have a vacation-ready smile before you even get in the car! This can help you reduce your chances... read more »

The tough outer layer on your teeth is the tooth enamel, which naturally fortifies your smile against tooth decay. However, it is not always enough to effectively stop the development of cavities. Our dentist can help you determine if your child has vulnerable back teeth that would benefit from receiving dental sealants. The molars and premolars naturally have biting surfaces... read more »

Caring for your smile has never been more important than it is today. As long as you are constantly taking care of your smile, you can make sure that your risk for numerous oral ailments will remain low. To help diminish the risk of tooth enamel erosion, also known as dental erosion, you will need to do everything you can... read more »

As much as we’d like to avoid them, dental emergencies can sometimes happen. Dr. Packard, Dr. Packard, and our team stress the importance of acting quickly to lessen the damage. Of course, it is always important to visit our dentists as soon as possible if there is a dental emergency. We are happy to offer the following tips on what... read more »

As an adult, you no doubt know the importance of brushing your teeth regularly, but children may not realize that brushing is more than just a chore. We can offer a few tricks to make tooth brushing fun and help your child develop this important habit. Create a Story Invent a fun story with your child that makes plaque the... read more »

Have you lost some or all of your permanent teeth? This can make it difficult to do things that used to be simple, like eating and speaking. Drs. Packer may recommend dentures in Ellensburg, Washington, to restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. How do dentures work? Your dentures will be custom made to ensure ideal fit and functionality.... read more »

Our teeth are equipped with a self-defense mechanism known as tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is a thin layer on the surfaces of teeth to help reduce harmful materials including bacteria from entering a tooth and causing infections or worse. However, tooth enamel is often not strong enough to combat harmful acids and foods and drinks alone. It requires attention and... read more »

If you struggle to brush your teeth effectively each morning and night or you forget to floss at least once each day, the chronic plaque acids in your mouth could start to affect the strength of your tooth enamel. If the gradual demineralization of your tooth enamel is allowed to persist, your teeth could be at increased risk of suffering... read more »

Your premolars play an important role in helping to bite off pieces of hard foods, while also working in tandem with the molars in the back of your mouth to grind food for safe swallowing. When a cavity starts to form on one of the non-biting surfaces of a premolar it can not only cause discomfort, it can also increase... read more »

Typically, when a tooth has broken or been damaged from decay, our dentists will use a dental filling, crown, or other restoration to repair the tooth. However, when the damage to the tooth is extensive, they will need to extract it. This can happen if the tooth has been loosened because of periodontal disease or severe oral trauma. During a... read more »