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Ellensburg, WA 98926
A tooth avulsion, or in other words a knocked-out tooth, is a serious injury, but if you act fast, there is a chance that your tooth can be saved. The important thing to remember in the case of a tooth avulsion is that the nerves, blood vessels, and supporting tissues are very delicate, and have suffered damage. That is why... read more »
If you are looking for more ways to keep your teeth healthy, you may consider adding some of these fruits and vegetables to your diet. These food groups have many items that can be of benefit to you, but we will focus on a few for now and describe their benefits. Apples can provide cleaning benefits for your teeth. Because... read more »
Can you identify a temporomandibular joint disorder if one should occur within your mouth? Temporomandibular joint disorders, also known as TMJ disorders, occur when the ball and socket joints in your jaw become worn down or damaged. To help prevent a TMJ disorder, it is important to establish an effective prevention plan should you be at an increased risk for... read more »
Normally, a healthy person's saliva flow can fill three pints per day. Saliva output is something you probably don't think about very often, unless you have dry mouth. Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is the term for a condition whereby you do not produce enough saliva to moisten the mouth properly for the typical chores saliva does. It can be... read more »
Most dental crown restorations occur in two distinct phases of treatment. Once the tooth’s enamel layer has been removed and an impression is taken a dentist like Dr. Forrest Packard and Dr. Kevin Packard will often install a temporary crown over the anchoring abutment. This is a small, yet durable plastic cap is designed to protect the prepared abutment while... read more »
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 »