by Downtown Boise Dentist | Apr 7, 2022 | Preventive Dentistry
Understanding gum disease helps you build a healthier smile. While teeth often take center stage in your smile and discussions about oral health, your gums have just as vital a part to play in a beautiful, healthy smile. They’re an essential part of the supporting...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Feb 9, 2022 | Preventive Dentistry
Let’s face it. Life is busy. And for that reason, we can be tempted to ignore the oral pain we experience when taking a sip of cold water or biting into an ice cream cone. But the truth is, if you are feeling this type of discomfort, you shouldn’t put it on the back...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Jan 29, 2022 | Preventive Dentistry
Hard Candies and Other Foods That Can Damage Teeth What makes us feel good and acts as fuel for the body? Food! You have to eat to keep your strength up and protect your body from diseases. Not everything you eat, though, is good for your teeth. And some foods even...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Nov 9, 2021 | Preventive Dentistry
Oral Health Triggers for Chronic Disease and the Mouth-Body Health Connection Did you know that your oral health and your physical health share a direct connection? The mouth-body connection is strong, and despite known correlations between many oral health problems...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Oct 29, 2021 | Preventive Dentistry
What is periodontal disease? Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the gums that occurs when plaque builds up on our teeth. The risk of periodontal disease increases the older one gets, with men at a higher risk than women and current smokers being the most...
by Downtown Boise Dentist | Mar 29, 2021 | Preventive Dentistry
Spring Activities to Boost Your Child’s Health Longer daylight hours and an abundance of sunshine are just around the corner. The kids will soon be spending more time at home and champing at the bit to go outside. In celebration of this change in season, we’ve put...
