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 »

It’s important to know everything there is to know about oral hygiene so you can keep your smile and oral health in tip-top shape. So, do you think you know everything about oral hygiene? If so, it’s time to test your knowledge! All you need to do is take our dentist, Dr. Kevin Packard’s, oral hygiene quiz. What should my... read more »

If you are tired of your teeth lacking luster, you are not alone. Believe it or not, teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental treatments in the world of dentistry today. Since professional teeth whitening is still the most effective way to brighten your teeth, our dentists, Dr. Forrest Packard and Dr. Kevin Packard, are happy to offer... read more »

A healthy smile begins with the basics. A healthy foundation born of daily oral hygiene habits include brushing at least twice each day and flossing at least once daily to help you create the healthy smile you deserve. These are essential if you want to avoid cavities and gum disease. You can floss your teeth before or after you brush,... read more »

Did you know that over 40,000 people every year in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer? Cancer is one of the most destructive diseases known to man, and a successful recovery often depends upon getting treatment in its early stages. Speak with our dentists at Creekside Dental Ellensburg to schedule an oral cancer screening as soon as possible.... read more »

Toothpaste is a handy oral hygiene tool that can help you clean your smile. However, because there are so many toothpaste brands, it’s hard to know everything about the product. So, to help you know more (which can help you take better care of your smile), Dr. Kevin Packard and our dental team would like to share some toothpaste facts... read more »

If you have an unattractive smile, socializing as well as working are likely to be difficult tasks. This is because you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case for you. Dr. Forrest Packard and Dr. Kevin Packard offer cosmetic dental treatments in Ellensburg, Washington, that can help you enhance the appearance of your smile!... read more »

A dental bridge is secured to its anchoring abutments with a very strong dental adhesive. This is designed to hold them securely in your mouth for many long years. Yet there are times when an accidental blow to the face or periodontal health complications can loosen a dental bridge’s connection. Should you notice any part of your bridge feels loose... read more »

When you have a tooth repaired by a porcelain, gold, amalgam, or composite resin dental filling it is designed to restore its full function of many years. As the years go by poor oral hygiene habits can allow the natural bacteria in your mouth to attack the seam between the filling and the healthy tooth enamel. When this happens you... read more »