Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you see a dental practice? Many people who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration procedures chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’ are frequently […]
Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you are one of the many denture wearers in Boise, you know that dentures are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. Problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and an inability to taste food due to a covered palate. To put it plainly, dentures do not feel […]
Relieving Dental Anxiety in Boise
Millions of Americans are filled with dread at the mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair. It’s a serious issue, because some people avoid the dentist for that reason, and may end up paying a high price in dental health. At Blaisdell Family Denistry, we want anyone with dental anxiety to know that […]
Infant And Toddler Teeth Q&A
This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise is for new parents. It contains helpful guidance about caring for baby’s and toddler’s teeth. How should I clean my toddler’s teeth? For infants, gently wipe their gums with a piece of gauze or soft cloth. The American Dental Association recommends not using any toothpaste for infants. […]
Give Me Some Air
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we are committed to dental excellence, and to the dental health of each of our patients. How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had received drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using […]
The Unsung Heroes Of Dentistry
In today’s post, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and discuss a distinguished dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post mortem identification is forensic odontology. These experts are rarely recognized but play a vital role in crime and disaster […]