This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise focuses on the preparation needed for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a permanent post inserted into the jawbone with attached abutment and artificial tooth. An implant can also support a dental bridge or denture. Who can benefit from dental implants? […]
Think Before You Pierce
If you are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this message from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not […]
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. […]
Our Standard Of Excellence
At Blaisdell Family Dental in Boise, we are dedicated to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But more important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is our […]
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious people depend on sports drinks for hydration, but the team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise has a word of caution for you. While they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body, the acidity of sports drinks can erode tooth enamel. When that happens, those pearly whites are more susceptible to staining, discoloration, […]