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 […]
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is an important mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger and more […]
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 […]
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 […]
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Blaisdell Family Dentistry
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 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 […]