Getting the kids back to school can be a busy time of year, but it is also a good reminder to make an appointment for a dental cleaning and check-up exam. There can be many distractions for younger children when getting back into the routine of being in the classroom. It is important that their teeth and…
Rarely is there a day that goes by that as Boise Dentists we do not see a patient with a case of tooth abrasion caused by over aggressive tooth brushing. This usually presents itself as a saucer shaped concavity near the gum line of the teeth. A lot of the time patients report some generalized sensitivity as well…
Teeth whitening trays to help prevent tooth decay: Advice from Boise Dentists There has been a recent article published by the Journal of the American Dental Association stating that there is some positive research to help support this theory. The study conducted involved a tooth-bleaching agent carbamide peroxide (CP) at a 10% concentration and its…
This question has been asked many times and the answer really depends on each individual. The article below is very concise and informative on why some wisdom teeth are recommended for removal or “extraction”. As a general rule it is better to have the wisdom teeth removed at a younger age, late teens or early…
There are some added benefits to chewing sugarfree gum in addition to freshening your breath. An ingredient called xylitol is used by a lot of the mainstream sugarfree gum makers. Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol and has a different chemical make up than regular granulated sugar. The sugar-alcohol interferes with the bacteria in your mouth and…
I have often been asked which comes first, brushing or flossing. It turns out that the sequence is not what is important. Rather, it is the action of brushing and flossing that makes the difference. Here is an article from the ADA addressing the subject. Should I Brush or Floss First? The sequence makes no…
The technical term for teeth grinding is bruxism and it is common among many adults and teenagers. “Keep a stiff upper lip” or “get a grip!” That’s often the advice we get—and give—on how to cope with stress. If you take it too literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws.…
I know there have been patients that when it is recommended a filling be replaced they ask themselves this question: If my tooth doesn’t hurt and my filling is still in place, why would the filling need to be replaced? There are many reasons a filling may need to be replaced and more times than…
You have probably heard of the term dental sealant and been unsure what the procedure is meant to accomplish. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings placed over the chewing surfaces of teeth to help protect them from developing dental decay. They cover the “pits and grooves” of teeth, the little crevices where food and plaque…
We wanted to congratulate the University of Idaho and Boise State Football teams on great seasons and on their big bowl game wins. Football in the state of Idaho is alive and well! Hopefully we can carry that momentum into the next season and who knows, maybe a national championship….