Did you know that everyone has a Boise dental age? As we age, our teeth change as well, and as we get older, the more our body begins to show our age; including our teeth! Oral health tends to change over time, and many times our concerns shift from things we worried about as young…
If you have missing teeth, you want a Boise dental procedure that results in a look and feel that is as close to your natural teeth as possible. Today, thanks to the huge advances in dentistry, one consideration you should explore with your Boise dentist is Boise dental implants. When a patient is missing a…
A crucial part of parenting is educating your children about the importance of good oral hygiene and why they should practice proper Boise dental health habits. A good way of doing this is by establishing a solid Boise dental routine at an early age in an effort to prevent cavities and other oral health issues.…
Boise dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. Fillings serve the important function of preserving the structural integrity of a tooth. With the materials your Boise dentist uses today, dental fillings usually last for many years but sometimes you can wear down, chip, crack, or break your fillings…
May is a beautiful month where we get to see the seasons change and the flowers bloom. It’s also a special month in regards to celebrating one very important person in all of our lives – our mother. At Summit Dental, family is everything and since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, we would…
Studies are starting to reveal that coconut oil is a heart-healthy food that can help keep your body running smoothly and efficiently in a number of ways. According to WebMD, coconut oil is used for diabetes, heart disease, chronic fatigue, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Alzheimer’s disease, thyroid conditions, energy, and boosting the immune…
Do you suffer from anxiety before every single one of your Boise dental exams or procedures? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. More than 75% of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Not only do some people not look forward to visiting their Boise dentist but their regular physician as well.…
Finding a broken piece of your own tooth inside your mouth while eating can be a strange and unpleasant experience. It can feel even worse if you’ve experienced an accident that caused your tooth to chip or break. While tooth enamel is incredibly tough, its not invincible. Broken and chipped teeth can occur due to…
Bleachorexia In America, teeth whitening has taken an ironic turn over the past decade. In a desperate attempt to have the whitest teeth possible, many people attempt to mimic award-winning celebrity smiles by bleaching their teeth to oblivion. Your Boise dentist refers to this teeth whitening craze as “bleachorexia”. “Bleach junkies” are patients that abuse…
Your Boise dentist will do everything they can to avoid tooth loss in their patients, but sometimes it is unavoidable. Before you need Boise crowns and bridges, Boise tooth implants or dentures, keep reading to learn about some of the most common causes of adult tooth loss so you can try your best to avoid…
