Today’s Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental post looks at oil pulling; an alternative practice that has been generating a lot of buzz around Boise. Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for up to twenty minutes to benefit the teeth, […]
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Whether you are one of the folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, Blaisdell Family Dentistry has opened its doors to smiling patients since 1981. The cost of dentistry doesn’t have to be an unknown. A suitable consultation can bring you up to date about possible procedures […]
Healthy Baby Teeth for Toddlers
Healthy baby teeth are important. The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID area cares about all of their patients, and wants to make sure that your child starts out with great oral health. Babies as young as 9 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which can […]
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Do you suffer from chronic headaches? Have you tried meds, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common abnormality yet often goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to […]
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully to improve smiles. Our team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID area has helped many patients improve their smile with mini implants. What Can Mini Implants Do? Mini implants can support a restoration for one […]
Tooth Whitening: In-Office Or At Home?
If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the critical first step is to decide on a whitening method. It may seem like there are a multitude of options, but it’s important to remember that they all employ a peroxide-based whitening solution. The difference lies in the strength of the bleaching solution and method of […]