Are you one of the many Boise men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is impossible […]
Top 5 Dos And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Blaisdell Family Dentistry wants to offer you some easy hints when caring for your teeth.
Are Dentures Inevitable?
Are you one of the fortunate Boise people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Some Boise residents believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we are happy to assure you that this is […]
Keeping Bones Strong In Boise
There is a connection that links osteoporosis and oral health. If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in America and the state of Idaho is no exception. Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth that indicate compromised bones in the rest of the body.
KICK THE SODA POP HABIT FOR BETTER HEALTH
According to the Center for Science in Public Interest, soda pop companies make enough soda to provide every man, woman and child in this country with 37 gallons of pop each year. Teenagers, some of the biggest consumers of this liquid candy, drink between two and three cans of soda a day, getting nearly 15 […]
Sweet Talk
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol sweetener that is found in Birch Tree bark, beets, corncobs, raspberries, mushrooms, and other natural sources. Its sweetness is equal to that of sugar, but it has about 40 percent fewer calories, making it a popular sugar-free substitute. Xylitol not only cuts calories, it also cuts cavities. How does Xylitol […]