The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID loves to discuss sealants. The team thinks they’re the tops! Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles […]
The Challenge Of Oral Hygiene For Orthodontic Patients
There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate (and ironic) when brace wearers develop tooth decay and weaken their teeth while they’re actually trying to improve their smile with braces. The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry wants to discuss how to keep […]
Wisdom Teeth Extraction At Blaisdell Family Dentistry
For the 65 percent of adults who detect wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Blaisdell Family Dentistry generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. Their awkward positioning can increase risk of decay and gum disease. Moreover, they often come in crooked, crowding the other teeth and affecting the bite. […]
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Eagle, Meridian, and Sun Valley areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in the Blaisdell Family Dentistry post, we are going to review 4 reasons […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
The team at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in the Boise, Eagle or Meridian ID are wants to discuss how are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population. The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons […]
Pamper Yourself With Professional Teeth Whitening
Do you ever treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and leave feeling relaxed and refreshed? Perhaps you get a massage or have dinner at a nice Boise restaurant. Have you ever thought about getting your teeth whitened? You get to relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a bright smile when you leave. […]