Your Boise dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but he or she will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
Energy Drink Warning For Boise
Hello. I’m Dr. Lynn R. Blaisdell. Welcome to my Meridian dental blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Meridian teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these Meridian dentistry patients take good […]
Boise Endodontics
Have you ever heard the phrase “I’d rather have a root canal” to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our Boise dentistry patients and many report minimal discomfort. Boise root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many Idaho root canal patients, […]
Stick Out Your Tongue!
As health professionals, we know that Boise dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums, but we sometimes overlook the importance of the tongue. Have you ever considered all the amazing things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This strong and […]
Not Happy With Your Boise Dentist?
Hello Idaho friends! Welcome to Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, Idaho. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we provide general dentistry, restorative dentistry, and unprecedented cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. We offer: porcelain veneers prepless veneers teeth whitening dentures Immediate care for dental emergencies Strong, natural looking restorations A clean, comfortable, and friendly dental atmosphere to […]