There has been a lot of talk about viral infections lately. In this message from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we concentrate on oral infections. There are many causes of oral infections. In little ones, they are usually caused by tooth decay. The dangers of ignoring oral infections There can be serious consequences of putting…
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Bridging The Gap
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Restorative dentistry
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise attractive teeth? At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. A bridge not only restores your…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile communicates your emotions better than words ever can. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. What if you want to smile but the issues with your teeth prevent you? Cosmetic dentistry from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise can help. You may have a warm and engaging personality, but no one…
Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
In this blog post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we’re going to talk about dental bridges, and how they stack up against dental implants. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations, they are not without drawbacks. One is keeping them clean. Many people find it all but impossible to keep the small areas around…
You Be The Judge
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
A great smile can light up a room, and if that smile is yours you are bound to make a great first impression. You can transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Are you skeptical? We invite you to judge for yourself. Few of us were born with perfect teeth.…
Dental X-rays Help Us Provide Quality Care
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise takes a look at the various types of dental X-rays. Panoramic. These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful for evaluating…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
We fill a lot of cavities at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. We really stress preventative dentistry as the key to good…
Dental Implants: Change Your Life In 4 Steps
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
Healthy teeth that work as nature intended are vital for a high quality of life and overall health. That’s what makes dental implants, like those available at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, such a major step forward. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw. The implant is, in effect, a replacement…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, which is why we always remind our patients to floss at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. We’re using this short blog post to review the best reasons to floss. Flossing and gum disease. Since dental floss gets into areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it is…
Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passge for children: tangible evidence of getting older, plus a little profit if the tooth fairy pays a visit. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we have some thoughts on losing baby teeth. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The loose tooth won’t come out, even after a…
