Winter Sports Mouthguards

Winter brings plenty of opportunities for kids to stay active with sports like hockey, skiing, snowboarding, and even basketball during indoor practice sessions. While these activities are great for keeping your kids active, building skills, confidence, and teamwork, they can also pose risks to your child’s smile. That’s why mouthguards are a must-have piece of […]

The Importance of Mouthguards in Youth Sports

It is already that time of the year when our children are getting ready to head back to school. For many of us, this means our kids are also heading back to youth sports. In preparing for fall sports you probably have paid their fees, got their uniforms, and know their practice schedule, but have […]

Back-to-School Dental Checkup for Sports Mouthguards

It’s hard to believe that the summer is already ending as we prepare our children to return to school. While school supplies and clothes may be on your to-do list, don’t forget about their regular dental checkup. If your child plans to play sports during the school year, a dental checkup may be necessary to […]

Teeth Grinding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Do you wake up with a sore jaw or frequent headaches? You might be grinding your teeth at night. Known as bruxism, this involuntary habit affects 30 to 40 million people in the U.S.—and it can seriously impact your dental health if left untreated. At Bassett Creek Dental in Golden Valley, MN, we help patients […]