Periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until our team diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity. What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease, more […]
6 Good Reasons to Visit Your Dentist
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often, and some go for years without a checkup. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we strongly recommend against this. Don’t put your dental health at risk! Most dentists recommend a visit to the dentist’s […]
These Snacks Are Just As Bad As Candy For Kids’ Teeth
Most parents know that candy is bad for teeth. Suckers, and other forms of candy are made mainly of sugar. Sugar creates acid that drills into enamel, and that small hole can become a cavity. Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise would like to discuss kid snacks. Because sugar is bad for teeth (and overall physical health), many moms and […]
What Is Oil Pulling?
Today’s Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental post looks at oil pulling; an alternative practice that has been generating a lot of buzz around Boise. Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for up to twenty minutes to benefit the teeth, […]
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Do you suffer from chronic headaches? Have you tried meds, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common abnormality yet often goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to […]
Solving Dental Dilemmas with a Dental Crown in Boise
A dental crown in Boise is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. They can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable amount of tooth structure […]