Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink. Food debris […]
Oral Appliance Therapy For Sleep Apnea
Suspect you might have obstructive sleep apnea? It’s important to see your doctor right away. If left untreated, it can become life-threatening. Does your bed partner tell you that you frequently stop breathing during the night? What if you sleep alone? Here are some signs that you may have sleep apnea: Loud snoring Awakening suddenly Difficulty […]
Dental Implants: Change Your Life In 4 Steps
Healthy teeth that work as nature intended are vital for a high quality of life and overall health. That’s what makes dental implants, like those available at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, such a major step forward. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw. The implant is, in effect, a replacement […]
Are Dental Implants An Option If I Have Receding Gums?
Dental implants have a remarkably high success rate, but the success of the implant depents on many variables. While most people are good candidates for an implant, like those at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, sometimes other steps are needed first. A key determination is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to support the […]
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit that will […]
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
We fill a lot of cavities at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to good […]