Tooth-Friendly Hot Drinks to Cozy Up With This Winter

Minnesota winter has arrived, and there’s nothing better than cozying up with a warm, comforting drink when those temperatures plunge. While we all love indulging in seasonal treats like hot cocoa or caramel lattes, these sugary beverages can affect our overall health, specifically our teeth. However, we are here to tell you that you can […]

The Importance of a Post-Halloween Dental Check-Up

Halloween candy can be fun, but it can also increase the risk of cavities and other dental issues. Learn why scheduling a post-Halloween dental check-up for your child is crucial for keeping their smile healthy. Bassett Creek Dental offers expert care and prevention tips.

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice:  Fall Foods That Are Good for Your Teeth

This fall, celebrate seasonal flavors that are surprisingly good for your teeth. Learn how pumpkin, cinnamon, nuts, and more can support your oral health while satisfying your autumn cravings. Explore tooth-friendly fall foods with Bassett Creek Dental.

The Impact of Sugary Beverages on Your Smile

We have all heard that sugar is not good for your smile. It is the perfect fuel for bacteria in our mouths, which produce acids as they metabolize the sugar, eroding tooth enamel and leading to cavities. However, sugar is lurking everywhere, even in places you don’t expect it, like our favorite beverages.  Don’t be […]

Dental Health for Children – Creating Healthy Habits Young

One of the many milestones your child will go through is getting their baby teeth and, eventually, their permanent teeth. While many of us shrug off the importance of baby teeth, we cannot stress this is enough; baby teeth do matter. One of the most important reasons to care properly for your child’s baby teeth […]

Foods That Promote Dental Health: The Best and Worst for Your Smile

When it comes to maintaining a bright, healthy smile, what you eat plays a significant role. While proper brushing, flossing, and regular visits to your dentist are critical to keeping your smile happy, diet also plays a vital role in the health of our teeth and gums. Choosing the right foods can strengthen your teeth […]

Healthy Holiday Cooking Tips

You can almost smell the aroma of warm apple pie and chocolate chip cookies wafting through the air. Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your family. What better way to bring the family together than a big meal and great conversation? With all of the tasty morsels on the horizon, we’ve […]

The Top 10 Worst Holiday Foods for Your Teeth

The holidays are almost upon us, and if you are like many, you are already dreaming of all the glorious food to be eaten over these next few months. You can almost taste that warm salty gravy and those fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes. While we understand indulging now in then, we also know that some […]

Is Milk Good for My Teeth?

We have all heard to be sure to drink our milk for strong healthy bones and to prevent certain health conditions like osteoporosis, but have you wondered, is milk good for my teeth too? Yes! Even though our teeth are different from the bones in our bodies they still benefit from milk. Why is milk […]

Dentist Approved Drinks

So you love red wine and coffee, but you don’t love how they stain your teeth? You are not alone. There are many tasty foods and drinks that can, unfortunately, stain your teeth and cause oral health issues. So we have put together a list of alternative drinks that taste good and will keep you […]