Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we assure you that the answer is no – an old school manual toothbrush is one of your best friends, when it comes to maintaining your dental health. “Wait a minute,”…
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Get On Top Of Your To-Do List by Calling Blaisdell Family Dentistry
Is it time to get your life back in order? Maybe you’ve let certain things slide: things like refilling a prescription, changing your furnace filter, getting your oil changed – or making a dental appointment with Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe it’s time to…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried.…
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious people depend on sports drinks for hydration, but the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise has a word of caution for you. While they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body, the acidity of sports drinks can erode tooth enamel. When that happens, those pearly whites are more susceptible to staining, discoloration,…
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
If you are the parent of a teenage, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As they progress toward independence, some make questionable choices. The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise can help with their dental health. You may know of teens that skip meals, or eat ramen noodles for lunch…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life can be chaotic. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are delayed or dropped altogether. Your car may have to wait for an oil change, or you’re a month late replacing your furnace filter. Don’t let a checkup at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise be one of these!…
Professional Teeth Whitening In Boise
A remarkable smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine worsen the…
Our Standard Of Excellence
At Blaisdell Family Dental in Boise, we are dedicated to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But more important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is our…
Dental Sealant Q & A
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID loves to discuss sealants. The team thinks they’re the tops! Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles…
5 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Categories: Family Dentistry
Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age. This blog from the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID area contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your child’s teeth whole and strong. Don’t chew on hard things. Kids should steer clear of ice,…
