Avoid hard or sticky foods (or non-food items) while you have braces. Some of the following ‘no-no’s’ are obvious. But it’s good to review them frequently. Popcorn Unpopped popcorn kernels Nuts (of any kind) Ice Corn chips Hard taco shells Sticky or hard candy Gum Make Sure Your Braces Can Do Their Job If you […]
Professional Teeth Whitening In Boise
A remarkable smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine worsen the […]
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a sensational smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Boise, Idaho looking for a smile makeover and need dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, oral conscious sedation dentistry or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental […]
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. Maturity may bring certain rewards, but it can also bring challenges, such as missing teeth. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we restore missing teeth with dental implants. Dental Implants Are The Restoration Of […]
Oral Health In Childhood Has A Lifelong Impact
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is essential while they are young. Tooth decay and gum disease can hamper speech development. It can make it more difficult for the child to eat healthy food. Unhealthy teeth lower a child’s self-confidence. This, in turn, puts mental health at risk. Mouth pain can also impact school performance. Maintaining […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life can be chaotic. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are delayed or dropped altogether. Your car may have to wait for an oil change, or you’re a month late replacing your furnace filter. Don’t let a checkup at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise be one of these! […]