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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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! […]
Oral Health In Childhood Has A Lifelong Impact
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is essential while they are young. Tooth decay and gum disease can hamper speech development. It can make it more difficult for the child to eat healthy food. Unhealthy teeth lower a child’s self-confidence. This, in turn, puts mental health at risk. Mouth pain can also impact school performance. Maintaining […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on Drs. Blaisdell’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the problem and there are ways to make it right. Pain while biting can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of […]