Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit that will…
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Find A Few Minutes To Floss

One of the reasons some people don’t floss their teeth every day is that it’s hard for them to find the time. If you’ve found this to be true, the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry n Boise reminds you how important flossing is to your dental health. Right before bedtime is the most common time…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?

Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind that there…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise our patients are the focus of everything we do. Patient satisfaction means everything to us, because when our patients are satisfied we know we’re doing things right. Any time we do a checkup on a patient, we are as thorough as possible. We never rush you through an appointment.…
Seeking A Relationship In Boise?

The relationship you have with any health care professional is more important than you might think. This is as true for a dentist as any other provider. That’s just one reason why, at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we work hard to make our office a friendly, welcoming, and thoroughly professional place. When it comes…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Blaisdell Family Dentistry

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both,…
Treat Oral Infections Early to Prevent Serious Health Consequences

There has been a lot of talk about viral infections lately. In this message from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we concentrate on oral infections. There are many causes of oral infections. In little ones, they are usually caused by tooth decay. The dangers of ignoring oral infections There can be serious consequences of putting…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth

Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, which is why we always remind our patients to floss at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. We’re using this short blog post to review the best reasons to floss. Flossing and gum disease. Since dental floss gets into areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it is…
Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?

Losing baby teeth is a rite of passge for children: tangible evidence of getting older, plus a little profit if the tooth fairy pays a visit. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we have some thoughts on losing baby teeth. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The loose tooth won’t come out, even after a…
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?

Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This area…