Jaw pain can be caused by a variety of dental problems. Oftentimes, jaw pain can be treated with a simple pain reliever. However, if you experience jaw pain that does not get better or worsens with time, it is a smart move to consider consulting your dentist or doctor. Drs. Blaisdell at Blaisdell Family Dentistry […]
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry directs you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment […]
Dental Health in Boise: Do You Suspect A Bite Problem?
The topic of today’s post is malocclusion, which means “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases, the misalignment is so slight that it causes no troubles. When you combine multiple teeth on two arches and […]
Our Boise Dental Team Takes Care Of You
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, each dental professional on our team allows our practice to operate smoothly and provide the highest caliber of dental care. Today’s Boise dentistry article will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is […]
A Beautiful Smile That Lasts In Boise
After Dr. Lynn Blaisdell and team here in Boise whiten your smile, you can help ensure that your pearly whites will not loose their splendor! Naturally over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Dr. Blaisdell offers helpful and everyday tips to make your bright smile last. First, rinse daily with […]
KICK THE SODA POP HABIT FOR BETTER HEALTH
According to the Center for Science in Public Interest, soda pop companies make enough soda to provide every man, woman and child in this country with 37 gallons of pop each year. Teenagers, some of the biggest consumers of this liquid candy, drink between two and three cans of soda a day, getting nearly 15 […]