Most parents know that candy is bad for teeth. Suckers, and other forms of candy are made mainly of sugar. Sugar creates acid that drills into enamel, and that small hole can become a cavity. Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise would like to discuss kid snacks. Because sugar is bad for teeth (and overall physical health), many moms and…
Dental Health
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Dental Health
Periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until our team diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity. What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease, more…
6 Good Reasons to Visit Your Dentist
Categories: Dental Health
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often, and some go for years without a checkup. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we strongly recommend against this. Don’t put your dental health at risk! Most dentists recommend a visit to the dentist’s…
What Is Oil Pulling?
Categories: Dental Health
Today’s Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental post looks at oil pulling; an alternative practice that has been generating a lot of buzz around Boise. Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for up to twenty minutes to benefit the teeth,…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Boise
Categories: Dental Health
Dental patients in the Boise area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID area, our general dentistry services focus on the importance of your oral health. A common result of untreated cavities…
Give Me Some Air
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we are committed to dental excellence, and to the dental health of each of our patients. How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had received drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we tell our to watch their sugar intake in order to prevent cavities and maintain good dental health. If you are trying to get sugar out of your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as…
Oral Health in Boise: When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity.…
Are You Experiencing a Lot of Tooth Pain in Boise?
Do you have acute tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Boise area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental problems affect you every day of your life and can cause unbearable tooth pain…
Solving Dental Dilemmas with a Dental Crown in Boise
A dental crown in Boise is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. They can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable amount of tooth structure…
