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Scared of the Dentist? How to Find a Clinic That Gets You
If the thought of sitting in a dental chair makes your palms sweat, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons

Why Your Gums Deserve a New Year’s Resolution Too
When you think about New Year’s resolutions, your gums probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe they should be. Your gums

2026 Cosmetic Dentistry Trends: What’s New, What Works, and What’s Worth It
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your smile, there’s no better time than the start of the year. Here at Bassett Creek Dental in Golden

What to Expect When Your Child Begins Losing Their Baby Teeth
A Parent’s Guide from Your Golden Valley Dental Team Losing baby teeth is a big milestone—for both kids and parents. One day your little one

What’s the Difference Between a Regular Cleaning and a Deep Cleaning?
Let’s be honest—dentistry comes with a lot of lingo. If you’ve ever heard your hygienist mention a “deep cleaning” and thought, Wait…isn’t that what I

Winter Activities to Keep Your Family Active
When the temperatures drop in Golden Valley and snow starts piling up across Plymouth, Crystal, and the Twin Cities, it’s tempting to go into full

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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