What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has an essential job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum…
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Raise Your Dental IQ
Small things can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where brushing and flossing come into play. Brush and floss properly each…
A Noteworthy Dental Experience
When Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell walks into the room, you frequently feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we see patients for anything from fillings to cosmetic dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and taking care of cosmetic dentistry needs.…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
As if you needed another reason to keep your gums in top condition. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that cause periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that can result in chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas…
What is a Beautiful Smile Worth?
What is a beautiful smile worth? Men and women who have received a smile makeover at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise say it was worth every penny. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and co-workers every day. An attractive smile creates confidence. If you are uncomfortable with…
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…
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
No matter your age, the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all that…
Get On Top Of Your To-Do List by Calling Blaisdell Family Dentistry
Is it time to get your life back in order? Maybe you’ve let certain things slide: things like refilling a prescription, changing your furnace filter, getting your oil changed – or making a dental appointment with Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe it’s time to…
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Categories: Dental Cleaning, General Dentistry
Your overall health is important to us at Blaisdell Family Dentistry. Our general dentistry services focus on oral health promotion and disease or issue prevention for patients in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID area. Brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. There is a link between gum disease and heart problems.…
