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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

Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
At Bassett Creek Dental, we know patients often wonder: Are dental X-rays safe? The short answer is yes—and we’re here to help you understand why.

How to Get a Whiter Smile
It is natural over time to notice that your smile is not quite as white as it once was. The good news is there is

What to Expect After a Tooth Extraction
If you have been advised that a tooth extraction is necessary you understandably may be feeling nervous. Whether you require simple or a surgical extraction

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

Choosing the Right Toothpaste
We have all gone down the toothpaste aisle to be presented with numerous options to choose from. You may have had the thought, “Toothpaste is

Your Smile is Important – 5 Reasons Why
Your smile is important and it is a common misconception that tooth loss is normal with aging. However, if you practice good oral hygiene for
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