As we enjoy this holiday season, it’s important to keep our smile and oral health in mind, especially because there are many things that could harm our teeth and gums. So, to keep your smile in tip-top shape, our Creekside Dental Ellensburg team recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing your smile once a day, and visiting your dentist... read more »

If you suffer a hard enough blow to the face, it could actually cause a deep crack in a tooth. If the damage extends deep into the root, it might be so severe that your dentist, Dr. Forrest Packard, cannot save it with a root canal. In a case like this, he might need to completely extract the tooth to... read more »

Our Creekside Dental Ellensburg dental team cares for you and your smile, which is why we strongly recommend protecting your smile with a mouthguard in Ellensburg, Washington, while you are active. Mouthguards are strong, reliable appliances that can prevent tooth injury when hard, forceful objects hit your smile. So, it’s best to wear a mouthguard whenever you participate in high-contact... read more »

You probably know that tooth decay can lead to a number of issues. Similarly, you may know that if you let plaque build up there are a few things you’ll need to do to keep your teeth clean. However, did you know that plaque and tooth decay together can form cavities? Fortunately, there are a few things you can do... read more »

Snoring is a common problem that affects many American bedrooms. However, snoring and breathing interruption that results from sleep apnea can be a very serious problem with serious complications. Fortunately, there are several different treatment options available to help address snoring problems. Before trying a particular treatment option, you should talk to your physician and have your sleep apnea accurately... read more »

An unappealing smile can leave you feeling awkward and uncomfortable in social situations. Fortunately, Dr. Forrest Packard has the tools and training to give you the gleaming, white smile you’ve always wanted. Every year millions of Americans look in the mirror and wish they had a bright white smile. Most turn to retail grade whitening products in hopes of whitening... read more »

Did you know that about 90% of individuals with sleep apnea haven’t been diagnosed? This is especially problematic because since sleep apnea can cause several problems with your health. In fact, sleep apnea can cause your brain to get less oxygen and cause problems with your cardiovascular system. You see, sleep apnea is essentially a blockage in your throat. Typically,... read more »

Gum disease is one of the most serious oral health problems in our country. Nearly half of all adults over 30 have advanced gum disease. One reason it is so common is that people often do not think there is a problem when it first sets in. While prevention and early treatment is best, later-stage treatments are also available to... read more »

Many people think that only the high-contact sports, like basketball and football, require the use of mouthguards. Well, that is simply not true. There are other sports that threaten your smile and increase your chances of oral injury; those sports are: Bicycling Bicycling is a hobby that can severely damage your smile. Whether you are a BMX racer, mountain biker,... read more »

If teeth grinding, which is also called bruxism, only occurs occasionally, it usually does not cause damage to the teeth. However, regular bruxism can damage the teeth and cause other oral health issues. Teeth grinding and clenching often occurs during sleep and can be caused by a misaligned bite, crooked or missing teeth, or a sleep disorder like sleep apnea.... read more »