Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Blaisdell Family Dentistry we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you avoid twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see your dentist regularly. […]
How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit
Plenty of men and women all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some people grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some individuals grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the teeth, clenching […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Hi, I’m Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care […]
Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary
Many Boise residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason men and women are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If […]
Let’s Make A Plan
When you are passionate about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Inconsistent effort is seldom effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have observed […]
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can […]