Category: Dental Tips

In this helpful video from North Creek Dental Care, we talk about two important topics: mouth guards for kids and what to do if a tooth gets knocked out during sports or play. First, if your child is active in sports, an over-the-counter boil-and-bite mouth guard is a great option, as long as it fits well and covers all tooth surfaces. As… [ Read More ]

In this video from North Creek Dental Care, dental hygienist Emily walks us through the different types of oral appliances available in-office and how they can make a big difference in your everyday (and nightly) comfort. Here’s a quick look at what she covers: Night Guards – Designed for patients who clench or grind their teeth during sleep, these custom-made guards… [ Read More ]

What Happens at Your Dental Visit? Susan Explains! In our latest video from North Creek Dental Care, we’re joined by long-time team member Susan, who’s been with us for 13 years! She walks us through what actually happens during your routine dental visit and why it’s so important to come in every 6 months. From oral cancer screenings to taking X-rays to… [ Read More ]

In our latest video, Emily, alongside our friendly mascot Astro, dives into a topic many parents face: pacifiers and thumb-sucking. These common childhood habits can be comforting in the early years, but if they continue too long, they may affect both baby teeth and developing adult teeth. That’s why we recommend parents begin gently weaning their children off… [ Read More ]

Welcome back to our North Creek Dental Care Oral Hygiene Tips series! In this latest video, we’re focusing on one of the most important parts of family dentistry: kids’ oral health. Joined by Astro, our pediatric mascot, we share practical advice for parents on how to help kids develop strong, lifelong dental habits. At North Creek Dental Care, we’re here… [ Read More ]