Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, which is why we always remind our patients to floss at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. We’re using this short blog post to review the best reasons to floss. Flossing and gum disease. Since dental floss gets into areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it is…
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Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passge for children: tangible evidence of getting older, plus a little profit if the tooth fairy pays a visit. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we have some thoughts on losing baby teeth. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The loose tooth won’t come out, even after a…
Dental Implants Play a Starring Role in Makeovers and Mouth Reconstruction
Dental inplants from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise dramatically transform smiles. They are commonly used in both smile makeovers and complete mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form to your teeth and function to your bite. They are both cosmetic and restorative, which leads to a common question: What’s the difference between a smile makeover and…
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This area…
What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we stress to parents just how important their children’s primary teeth are. The need them to speak and to eat, and as kind of “placeholders” for the permanent teeth that will come in later. A healthy smile improves self-image for everyone—young and old. When pre-teens lose their baby teeth…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, Sedation Dentistry
Fear is a powerful thing. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you don’t sky dive. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we can help such people do something about it. The…
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they have the…
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Did you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone…
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Categories: Dental Implants, Implant-supported dentures
If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant to replace an extracted tooth, there are advantages to combining the extraction and implant procedures at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out, the bone…
Does Your Teen Have Unique Dental Challenges?
When it comes to oral health, adolescence is a pivotal time. On the upside, the last of the permanent teeth come in providing young men and women with their adult smile. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we help them maintain good dental health. On the downside, some teenagers take up habits that are bad…
