Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look nice. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can significantly beautify your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five…
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Learn How You Can Change Your Life By Transforming Your Smile

Many dental patients have experienced a boost in self-confidence by undergoing restorative or cosmetic dentistry at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping individuals dramatically improve their smile and overall self-esteem. We Offer The Latest Tooth Restoration Techniques We serve you with the latest tooth restoration procedures to correct dental…
Isn’t a Dental Bridge as Good as an Implant for a Knocked-out Tooth?

At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we treat dental emergencies such as a knocked-out tooth. Patients who have suffered an injury that either knocks out a tooth or severely damages the tooth have a couple options for tooth replacement. In today’s article, we will discuss a tooth replacement option common in Boise: dental…
Blaisdell Family Dentistry Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care

Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell and I want to tell you about Blaisdell Family Dentistry. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. For some individuals,…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?

What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, intermittent gaps in breathing…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?

If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?

Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are vital because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Lynn R. Blaisdell encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing…
Implant Dentures: Fixed or Removable?

Now, denture wearers have an amazing new tooth replacement option. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate Comfortable Little or no gum irritation Doesn’t impair speaking ability Strong and durable…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety

Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you tormented about discussing your smile? Settling into the reality of what you are prepared to discuss with your dentist is the first step to relief. 1. Talk To Us: Whether you want to have teeth whitening or family dentistry done, call now to schedule a consultation.…
Attack Of The Gummi Bear

Here at the Boise dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are dedicated to our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer an essential warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the perfect…