Plenty of men and women all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some people grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some individuals grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the teeth, clenching…
Dental Health
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Hi, I’m Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
When it comes to oral cancer survival outcomes, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of individuals who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that originate in the mouth (or oral cavity) are termed oral…
What Can Blaisdell Family Dentistry Do For You?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Have you ever wondered what we can do for you, at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise? We do a lot more than just fill cavities. We stress your dental health, and preventing little problems from getting out of hand. A big part of that is seeing us for regular cleanings and checkups. We like to…
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit that will…
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
One of the reasons some people don’t floss their teeth every day is that it’s hard for them to find the time. If you’ve found this to be true, the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry n Boise reminds you how important flossing is to your dental health. Right before bedtime is the most common time…
Dead Or Just Sick?
Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded of this when we have a toothache, or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At Blaisdell Family…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind that there…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise our patients are the focus of everything we do. Patient satisfaction means everything to us, because when our patients are satisfied we know we’re doing things right. Any time we do a checkup on a patient, we are as thorough as possible. We never rush you through an appointment.…
