The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID are wants to discuss how are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population. The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise offers helpful tips about toothbrushes. How often should your replace your toothbrush? The angle of the bristles on your toothbrush are an important part of cleaning. Straight bristles scrub your teeth and flex your gums. A light circular motion is enough to clean your teeth without causing damage. Flat or frayed […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
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 […]
Oral Health For Boise Diabetics
Today’s Boise dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Boise Diabetics.’ Many Boise people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Boise diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Boise dentists have […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a captivating field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary L. […]
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting an easy answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. I’m Dr. Lynn R. Blaisdell. Thanks for stopping to read my blog. I know it can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid online. Let […]