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 […]
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 […]
Family Dentistry near Nampa: 3 Dental Dangers For Toddlers
Hello new parents! We know that keeping babies and toddlers safe and healthy requires constant effort. You clip them tightly in their car seats, baby-proof your medicine cabinet, and guard the stairway with a gate. You take them to your pediatrician for immunizations, check-ups and an occasional prescription for an antibiotic. Importance of Oral Health […]
Family Dentistry in Boise: Instill Good Brushing Habits
New Boise parents may be surprised by the latest in family dentistry and infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. Brand-new teeth, the American Dental Association reminds us all, are just as vulnerable to cavities as older teeth. ADA guidelines are to use a […]
Healthy Baby Teeth for Toddlers
Healthy baby teeth are important. The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID area cares about all of their patients, and wants to make sure that your child starts out with great oral health. Babies as young as 9 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which can […]