If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both,…
Dental Health
Treat Oral Infections Early to Prevent Serious Health Consequences
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
There has been a lot of talk about viral infections lately. In this message from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we concentrate on oral infections. There are many causes of oral infections. In little ones, they are usually caused by tooth decay. The dangers of ignoring oral infections There can be serious consequences of putting…
Dental X-rays Help Us Provide Quality Care
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise takes a look at the various types of dental X-rays. Panoramic. These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful for evaluating…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
We fill a lot of cavities at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to good…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
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…
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…
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…
