The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a heavy-duty foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to consistently produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a…
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What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance providers don’t cover dental implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on…
Tooth Whitening And Your Dentist
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in Idaho. It seems that everyone is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many men and women are turning to over-the-counter solutions to improve their teeth, however, there can be disadvantages to this approach. Here is some basic advice…
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Veneers have a multitude of applications in Boise cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Boise dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they…
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Boise dental patients. As your Drs., I’m dedicated to helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in Boise knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Boise dental practice is also necessary for…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Unpopped popcorn kernels and hard or stale bread. 2. Chewing on hard possessions This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, counsel your dentist. An appliance can shield your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food Gummy…
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Have you ever gotten a killer deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple of years of nonstop repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new automobile would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a clunker. The same is…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could affect your smile, such as tooth decay, gum…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Boise! Welcome to the Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental blog. Let’s talk about smile makeovers. Some Boise patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While inadequate oral hygiene is the most frequent cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to or worsen the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…
