You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is an important mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger and more […]
Dead Or Just Sick?
Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded of this when we have a toothache, or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At Blaisdell Family […]
Dental X-rays Help Us Provide Quality Care
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise takes a look at the various types of dental X-rays. Panoramic. These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful for evaluating […]
We Work Around Your Schedule To Provide Quality Dental Care
Welcome to Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. We have been providing after hours dental treatment for dental emergencies since 1981. We Are Always Accepting New Patients As an urgent care dental practice, we are always accepting new patients. We are best known for treating dental emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends. (We are […]
Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Boise area. Eagle Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Sun Valley construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Idaho motorists sustain injuries in harmful collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious facial […]
Blaisdell Family Dentistry In Boise Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy
Dentists in Boise are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Healthy teeth and gums […]