I am Lynn R. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Blaisdell Family Dentistry offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating brilliant smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer is used…
Dental Crowns
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?

What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely? It may have shifted or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First things first, find your…
Royalty At Blaisdell Family Dentistry

When Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support and to keep the tooth…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?

Welcome to the Blaisdell Family Dentistry dental blog! I am Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can entirely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Blaisdell…
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?

Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get an implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions commonly asked about dental implants and airport security.…
How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?

With porcelain veneers, you can enhance your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a first-rate match for natural tooth…
A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile

Teeth bleaching is a fast smile brightener Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, cost-effective, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know the fundamentals.…
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry

When was the last time you looked into the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to talk to your Boise dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little cosmetic…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?

Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth appropriately or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)

Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about upgrading your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…