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Mill Creek, WA 98012-4752

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  • What's in toothpaste and how does it work?

    posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

    the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read more
  • October Is Orthodontic Health Month!

    posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

    October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Mill Creek, Washington, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic Read more
  • Mouthguard Protection

    posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

    Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards Read more
  • Should I have TMD treated? Why?

    posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

    TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more
  • The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer

    posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

    Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more
  • Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal

    posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

    Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more
  • Football Season? Practice Dental Defense

    posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

    It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more
  • What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?

    posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

    Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more
  • Bright Ideas for Your Smile

    posted: Aug. 19, 2025.

    Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
  • When Extraction Is Your Best Option

    posted: Aug. 12, 2025.

    Dentists use advanced procedures to save teeth which would have been lost a few decades ago. But sometimes, when a tooth is severely compromised, it just can’t be saved. In Read more
  • Dry Mouth and How to Treat It

    posted: Aug. 05, 2025.

    In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more
  • What is a crown?

    posted: Jul. 29, 2025.

    the doctor and our team at Penny Creek Family and Implant Dentistry hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface Read more