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Mill Creek, WA 98012-4752

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  • Do You Have A Cavity?

    posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

    Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Penny Creek Family and Implant Dentistry wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can Read more
  • Team Dark Chocolate

    posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

    Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
  • What stinks?

    posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

    Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
  • Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You

    posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

    Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read more
  • Taking Charge of Your Dental Health

    posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

    Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read more
  • Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!

    posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

    With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Penny Creek Family and Implant Dentistry these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients Read more
  • Is periodontal disease genetic?

    posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

    One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more
  • Make this the Year You Stop Smoking

    posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

    It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
  • A Brighter Smile for the New Year

    posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

    The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Penny Creek Family and Implant Dentistry, a brighter smile is Read more
  • Fix Chips, Stains, and Misalignment With Veneers

    posted: Apr. 21, 2022.

    If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, it can hurt your confidence. Dr. Chad Slocum and Dr. Sara Lundgaard of Penny Creek Family & Implant Dentistry in Read more
  • What to do when you crack a tooth

    posted: Apr. 14, 2022.

    A cracked tooth is one of the most common dental emergencies, occurring from falls, accidents, or wear and tear. It can range from minor chips to a large portion of Read more
  • How Sealants Protect Teeth

    posted: Nov. 18, 2021.

    There are grooves in our teeth that are perfect for bacteria to hide in and cause decay. As an adult, this is easier to combat, but it can cause cavities Read more