Got some questions about Boise tooth implants? Our Boise dentists will give you the low down so you have all the information you need! The When of Boise Tooth Implants When do you need a new tooth? Whenever you’ve lost the adult tooth. You simply shouldn’t leave a gap where your tooth had been for…
Looking to get your teeth pearly white for the holidays? At-home bleaching kits are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s what one Boise dentist has to say about this teeth whitening option: What Are Bleaching Trays? First, bleaching trays come in an at-home kit that you get from your Boise dentist. Teeth whitening this way starts…
Even if you take great care of your teeth every day and have even made use of our self exam checklist, you still need to visit a dentist on a regular basis for a Boise dentist teeth cleaning and a dental checkup. Here are some good guidelines to follow: For Kids: A Dental Checkup Every…
Have you heard one of the more popular myths about teeth, “brush until you bleed”? It suggests that you haven’t brushed your teeth well enough if you haven’t made your gums bleed. Is it true? Nope. Here are some facts to clear up these myths about teeth: Truth: If Your Teeth Bleed Every Time You…
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.…
