Brush. Floss. Get regular checkups. It will sound so simple when you have dentures. How many times have you said, “If only!” “If only I had changed my oil,” “If only I had stayed in college,” ‘If only I had worn sunscreen.” We hope you don’t ever say, “If only I had taken care of…
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Debunking Dental Myths
Categories: Dental Health
Today’s Blaisdell Family Dentistry blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Boise area that can affect your dental health. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are…
Boise Dental News: What To Expect After Wisdom Teeth Extraction
For the 65 percent of Boise adults who develop wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Blaisdell Family Dentistry generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, nerves and, due to their awkward positioning, can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Furthermore, they often come in crooked, crowding the other…
Peace Of Mind At Blaisdell Family Dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are passionate about your peace of mind…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
If you live near Boise and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you. Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Boise. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for nervous cosmetic and restorative…
Filtered Boise Water And Oral Health
Categories: General Dentistry
A simple way for Boise residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
Not Happy With Your Boise Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health
Hello Idaho friends! Welcome to Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, Idaho. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we provide general dentistry, restorative dentistry, and unprecedented cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. We offer: porcelain veneers prepless veneers teeth whitening dentures Immediate care for dental emergencies Strong, natural looking restorations A clean, comfortable, and friendly dental atmosphere to…
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right
As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Blaisdell Family Dentistry is…
Boise Dentists And Your Mouth Sores
Categories: Dental Health
If you are in the Boise, and would like to speak with a dental professional about mouth sores, area give us a call at Blaisdell Family Dentistry.
Tonsil Stones: Boise’s Questions Answered
Categories: Dental Health
Today in the Boise Blaisdell Family Dentistry blog we would like to address the subject of tonsil stones. The first thing that Nampa, Meridian, and Boise dental patients usually ask about tonsil stones is, “What in the world are tonsil stones?”
