1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Unpopped popcorn kernels and hard or stale bread. 2. Chewing on hard possessions This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, counsel your dentist. An appliance can shield your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food Gummy […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could affect your smile, such as tooth decay, gum […]
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Have you ever gotten a killer deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple of years of nonstop repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new automobile would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a clunker. The same is […]
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While inadequate oral hygiene is the most frequent cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to or worsen the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums, […]
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Boise! Welcome to the Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental blog. Let’s talk about smile makeovers. Some Boise patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your […]
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Boise area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love going to the dentist, but you will love the results when they help you find […]