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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]