Once you pass adolescence, you only get one set of teeth. It can be easy to forget about this in the rush of everyday, but when you think that your teeth need to last you 80 years or longer, you may find the time to keep them at their best for as long as possible.…
Image via Flickr by Holtsman While no replacement for a semiannual Boise dentist check up, you can also give yourself a self-exam to make sure that your teeth are in good health with these five steps: 1. Missed Plaque The most important thing you can do is make sure that you are properly brushing your…
You’ve probably heard about a Boise night guard to help with Bruxism (teeth grinding), but aren’t sure if you need one. Here are four signs that you grind your teeth and need a Boise night guard to protect them: 1. You Wake Up With a Headache Bruxism (teeth grinding) is hard on every muscle from…
So you’ve cracked a tooth, lost a filling, or are in severe pain on a Saturday and don’t think you can get an appointment until the work week. Here’s what you can do: Call the Boise Dentists at Summit Dental, Even After Hours First thing you can do is call our Summit dental office in…
Lost a tooth? It’s alarming, and sometimes you aren’t sure what to do. Our Boise dentists are here to help you out! What NOT to do: There are a few things you should definitely NOT do when handling a lost tooth. For example, DO NOT… Touch the root of the tooth Scrape dirt off the…
Everything’s fine, and then all of a sudden a molar on your bottom right jaw is aching uncontrollably, and you’ll do anything short of ripping it out yourself to make it stop. You—and this all-too common story on weekends and holidays—are not alone. Here are three things you should do for Boise tooth pain. 1.…
Did you know that over three-quarters of Americans have some sort of gum disease? Don’t want to become one of the numbers? Here are three things you can do: 1. Daily Dental Brushing and Flossing In most cases, you can avoid gum disease like gingivitis and periodontitis by following good dental care for gums and…
What Is Gingivitis? You’ve heard a lot about gum disease from our Boise dentists and others, but what is it really? We’ll answer a few questions below. So, What Is Gingivitis? The simple definition of gingivitis is “inflammation of the gums.” It is the first stage of gum disease. If left untreated, it can become…
Wondering how to know if you have gum disease? Here are five signs that could mean you have a gum disease: 1. Bleeding, Red or Swollen Gums If gums are infected, you might notice that they look and feel irritated. Redness and swelling is common. Gums may also bleed regularly when eating, brushing, or flossing.…
Sometimes you can only do so much with porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, or gum shaping when looking at Boise cosmetic dentistry. In these cases, it’s time to call in a Boise orthodontics office for a dental fix. Thankfully, we have a good relationship with several Boise orthodontics in the area and are more than happy…
