Boise Caring Dentistry

05/06/2026

As usual, when it comes to , it’s lifestyle choices for the win!

04/28/2026

04/24/2026

“New research reveals how microscopic plastic particles build up inside the body’s “cleaner” cells, disrupting a key biological process that helps prevent inflammation and disease.”

And chronic inflammation leads to periodontitis.

https://www.wired.me/story/microplastics-interfere-with-immune-cell-function-study

04/22/2026

We love this!
This pup reminds us of Dr. M’s dog Kylo!

04/16/2026

Like flossing, this is such a simple action that can make a huge difference - in your entire body!

04/15/2026

04/09/2026

The structures inside the mouth and jaw are complex, and not every problem is easy to see – which is why advanced imaging has been such a boon to dentistry.
https://www.boisecaringdentistry.com/seeing-what-x-rays-cant-how-cbct-changes-diagnosis-treatment/

04/06/2026

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
One of the tools we use to screen for is the . It uses fluorescence to detect lesions not yet visible to the naked eye.
The sooner cancer is found, the better the chances of beating it.

04/03/2026

Ozone is one of the most important and flexible tools a biological dentist has! Ozone can be used in a wide range of procedures and more generally as a means of infection control. Ozonated water is used in all of our treatment rooms, so whenever we rinse your mouth, you get an antimicrobial benefit, too. (This also helps keep our water lines pristine, reducing the risk of cross-contamination!)
Ozone gas can be used to treat surface decay and all stages of gum disease. It can treat cavitations, and even TMJ pain.
Best of all, ozone has very few side effects and can be used safely by most people.
https://www.boisecaringdentistry.com/ozone-therapy/

04/01/2026

Tongue scraping is a cheap, easy and effective strategy for reducing and bacteria in the mouth!

03/25/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the tongue is referred to as the “map” of the body. Considered an important visual diagnostic tool, your tongue can reveal so much about your organ health, your blood, and your Qi.
Because in TCM, many outer signs are reflections of inner balance - or imbalance!

03/19/2026

According to the authors of this article (and the study they’re talking about): “Our results cast a new lens on the cause of some psychiatric problems, often conceptualised as chemical imbalances or family dysfunction. They reframe some cases of irritability as a possible nutritional and metabolic vulnerability, one that might be addressed with greater attention to the quality of our food alongside some supplementation with broad-spectrum micronutrients.”
A nourished body can help build a healthy mind (and mouth!)
https://theconversation.com/severe-irritability-in-teens-can-be-reduced-by-daily-doses-of-vitamins-and-minerals-new-research-276497