Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and expensive to repair. Today’s post in the Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Avoiding a cracked tooth means avoiding chewing on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? Eagle and Meridian dental patients should steer clear of ice, […]
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every Boise home has at least one, and hopefully all Boise residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health. It […]
Soda Spells Double Trouble For Boise
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems that these days it’s the dietary villain of choice. Today in the Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental blog, we are going to give you yet another important reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda deals a double punch of damage with […]
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental troubles during pregnancy. Today’s post contains important information for expectant Boise mothers and those planning to become pregnant. Dr. Lynn R. Blaisdell recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy. […]
Aching Jaw?
Hi. I’m Dr. Lynn R. Blaisdell, and today in the Boise dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses exert […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When Drs. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise repair a tooth that has dental caries or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Boise, Meridian, or Sun Valley.) If there is a chip, crack, or cavities on […]