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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Teeth grinding is a dangerous and harmful habit that can destroy your smile if you let it. It is a habit that is generally active overnight while you sleep. Teeth-Grinding Causes The main cause behind teeth grinding in adults is stress. If you are stressed or worried, you naturally take it out on your teeth, whether you clench or grind.... read more »