The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your a high quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from a healthy smile to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth…
Dental Implants
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?

“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to decay or injury. We are fortunate to live at a time where there is a permanent technologically-advanced replacement for missing teeth: the amazing…
How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant?

Today’s article is for men and women who have decided to replace a tooth with a tooth implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to carry out the procedure. This is a key decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no natural teeth. Many men and women with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s problematic to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive…
Mini Implants May Be Right For You

I’m Lynn R. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Boise area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?

Many people know that a dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a more budget-friendly option than having many implants while still providing many improvements as compared to conventional dentures. Today’s message answers the most common questions…
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various advantages over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps users taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed…
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.…
General and Family Dentistry in Boise

Are you looking for a general and family dentistry practice in the Boise area? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We are taking new patients at Blaisdell Family Dentistry. 11 Reasons to Visit Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise Let’s discuss some reasons to call today to make set up an exam and consultation at…
Are You Smiling?

Hello Boise! Welcome to Blaisdell Family Dentistry, and we have been here serving the Boise area since 1981. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep our patients and others informed…