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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »