Most parents know that candy is bad for teeth. Suckers, and other forms of candy are made mainly of sugar. Sugar creates acid that drills into enamel, and that small hole can become a cavity. Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise would like to discuss kid snacks. Because sugar is bad for teeth (and overall physical health), many moms and […]
6 Good Reasons to Visit Your Dentist
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often, and some go for years without a checkup. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we strongly recommend against this. Don’t put your dental health at risk! Most dentists recommend a visit to the dentist’s […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until our team diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity. What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease, more […]
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. We want to create the perfect smile for you at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise where we create beautiful smiles for our cosmetic dentistry patients. Small […]
What Is Oil Pulling?
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 […]