General dentists in the Boise area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Boise general dentist will refer you to a local Boise specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Boise area: Endodontists Endodontists […]
What Is A Frenectomy?
Have you ever heard of a person being “tongue-tied” or “lip-tied”? As dental professionals, we care about the health of your mouth as a whole, not just your teeth. When a tongue- or lip-tie is present, some problems may arise that we at Blaisdell Family Dentistry can help with! Why Do Lip- And Tongue-Ties Occur? […]
Why You Should Fix Your Child’s Crooked Teeth
Parents want what’s best for their children, but some can’t always provide everything their children need when the family budget is tight. If your child has crooked teeth and you are on the fence about braces, we encourage you to read this post. 1. A beautiful smile with straight teeth boosts your child’s self-esteem. Young […]
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
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 […]
Family Dentistry in Boise: Instill Good Brushing Habits
New Boise parents may be surprised by the latest in family dentistry and infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. Brand-new teeth, the American Dental Association reminds us all, are just as vulnerable to cavities as older teeth. ADA guidelines are to use a […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Blaisdell Family Dentistry post, we share some fun facts about general dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used […]