What are dry sockets? Dry sockets can develop after wisdom teeth or other adult teeth are removed. When a dry socket occurs, underlying bones and nerves are exposed in place of where a blood clot should form. Dry sockets can be extremely painful and delay healing. How to forego dry sockets: Follow your dentist’s directives following […]
Wisdom Teeth Extraction At Blaisdell Family Dentistry
For the 65 percent of adults who detect wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Blaisdell Family Dentistry generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. Their awkward positioning can increase risk of decay and gum disease. Moreover, they often come in crooked, crowding the other teeth and affecting the bite. […]
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types. But relatively few cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful acid. The acid reduces the calcium in tooth enamel. When the bacteria remains on teeth, […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a captivating field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary L. […]
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Boise? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Boise. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Boise […]
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Boise residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on […]