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 […]
Just Got Braces? Avoid These Foods.
Avoid hard or sticky foods (or non-food items) while you have braces. Some of the following ‘no-no’s’ are obvious. But it’s good to review them frequently. Popcorn Unpopped popcorn kernels Nuts (of any kind) Ice Corn chips Hard taco shells Sticky or hard candy Gum Make Sure Your Braces Can Do Their Job If you […]
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a sensational smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Boise, Idaho looking for a smile makeover and need dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, oral conscious sedation dentistry or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental […]
Oral Health In Childhood Has A Lifelong Impact
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is essential while they are young. Tooth decay and gum disease can hamper speech development. It can make it more difficult for the child to eat healthy food. Unhealthy teeth lower a child’s self-confidence. This, in turn, puts mental health at risk. Mouth pain can also impact school performance. Maintaining […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on Drs. Blaisdell’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the problem and there are ways to make it right. Pain while biting can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of […]
More Ways To Fight Kids’ Tooth Decay
Most parents make sure their child brushes their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks. And they make sure their son or daughter consumes sufficient amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Some parents go even further and limit between-meal snacks. Despite parents’ best efforts, Blaisdell Family Dentistry treats tooth decay in […]