For the 65 percent of Boise adults who develop wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Blaisdell Family Dentistry generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, nerves and, due to their awkward positioning, can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Furthermore, they often come in crooked, crowding the other […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Boise dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal troubles in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding […]
Filtered Boise Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Boise residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it […]
Peace Of Mind At Blaisdell Family Dentistry
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are passionate about your peace of mind […]
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
You Won’t Be Here All Day
Drs. Blaisdell can perform procedures much quicker with today’s extremely precise dental instruments. Healing times for oral surgery are also much shorter.
Saving Money on Whitening In Boise
It’s interesting how average American adults in Boise spend their money. A typical Boise adult spends about $17,000 a year on housing, $9,000 on transportation, $6,000 on food, $2,500 on entertainment, and $2,000 on apparel*. Think of how many times you’ve had food at home, but would rather stop for dinner because it’s easier or […]