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7 Weird Ways Minnesota Summer is Secretly Hard on Your Teeth
Minnesota summers are short, too short, and it’s safe to say many of us Minnesotans live for these sweet sunny months that fly by way

How to Get Your Kids to Actually Brush Their Teeth (Without It Becoming a Whole Thing Every Night)
If you have children, you have probably stood in a bathroom at 8:30 pm negotiating with someone who has absolutely no leverage and still somehow
Energy Drinks and the Effects on Your Teeth
It is 2pm, your focus is gone, and you are reaching for a can of something that promises to fix that. No judgment here. Up
Fluoride Explained
Fluoride is one of those things that gets mentioned at pretty much every dental appointment, shows up on the back of your toothpaste tube, and

Cavity Prevention in Children
Let’s be real, getting kids to brush their teeth can feel like negotiating a hostage situation some nights. You’re tired, they’re stalling, and somehow the

Fun Facts About Your Teeth
You brush twice a day. You (mostly) floss. You know sugar is the enemy. But how well do you actually know your teeth? Teeth are

Are Sports Drinks Worse Than Soda?
Sports drinks have pulled off one of the greatest marketing tricks of the last twenty years. They sit in the healthy-ish category in most people’s

Choosing the Right Toothbrush – Types of Toothbrushes Explained
You use it twice a day, every day, for your entire life and most people spend about twelve seconds choosing it. We get it. Standing

Eating for a Healthy Smile – Best Foods for Your Teeth
You’ve probably heard that sticky, sugary snacks can damage your teeth—but what about the foods that actually help your smile? At Bassett Creek Dental in

Manual vs. Electric Toothbrush – Is There a Difference?
It’s one of the most common questions we get, right up there with “do I really need to floss” (yes) and “is coffee actually bad

Is Sugar Bad for Your Teeth? Yes, But the Reason Why Is More Interesting Than You Think
Let’s be honest, we all know sugar isn’t exactly great for us. But most people’s understanding of why stops at “it causes cavities” without really

Healthy Aging, Healthy Smile
Every September, Healthy Aging Month rolls around and the conversation turns to the usual suspects: exercise more, eat better, sleep enough, stay social. All great
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