This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise focuses on the preparation needed for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a permanent post inserted into the jawbone with attached abutment and artificial tooth. An implant can also support a dental bridge or denture. Who can benefit from dental implants?…
Dental Health
Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we assure you that the answer is no – an old school manual toothbrush is one of your best friends, when it comes to maintaining your dental health. “Wait a minute,”…
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…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried.…
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious people depend on sports drinks for hydration, but the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise has a word of caution for you. While they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body, the acidity of sports drinks can erode tooth enamel. When that happens, those pearly whites are more susceptible to staining, discoloration,…
Your Smile Doesn’t Have To Show Your Age
As we grow older we experience many physical changes, from wrinkles to gray hair to aches and pains that come out of nowhere. Fortunately, your smile can remains attractive and healthy with a little help from cosmetic and restorative dentistry at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of…
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
If you are the parent of a teenage, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As they progress toward independence, some make questionable choices. The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise can help with their dental health. You may know of teens that skip meals, or eat ramen noodles for lunch…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life can be chaotic. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are delayed or dropped altogether. Your car may have to wait for an oil change, or you’re a month late replacing your furnace filter. Don’t let a checkup at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise be one of these!…
Our Standard Of Excellence
At Blaisdell Family Dental in Boise, we are dedicated to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But more important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is our…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Categories: Dental Health
The team at Blaisdell family Dentistry in Boise would like to discuss how to have a healthy smile. Here is a list of what NOT to do. Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or issues with your bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These…
