So you’ve lost some teeth, and hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is an ideal replacement for a missing…
Dental Implants
Durable Replacements: Dental Implants in Boise
Dental technology has expanded in Boise and across the United States in recent years. There are options now that were undreamed of, just a few decades ago. One of the most significant advances is dental implants. Implants consist of an artificial tooth attached to a titanium post that is implanted into the patient’s jaw .…
You Won’t Be Out Cold (Unless You Want To Be!) Sedation Dentistry in Boise
Do you get sweaty palms when you go to the dentist? A pounding heart, at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Dental anxiety is brutal – but with sedation dentistry in Boise, it doesn’t have to be that way. Many people who fret about the dentist over issues large and small have chosen…
Family Dentistry in Boise: Instill Good Brushing Habits
New Boise parents may be surprised by the latest in family dentistry and infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. Brand-new teeth, the American Dental Association reminds us all, are just as vulnerable to cavities as older teeth. ADA guidelines are to use a…
Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
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…
Blaisdell Family Dentistry On Jaw Bone Deterioration
Categories: Dental Implants
Hello friends of Blaisdell Family Dentistry! Today’s post focuses on jaw bone health. To remain dense, your jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it…
6 Reasons To Ditch Your Dentures For Dental Implants
Categories: Dental Implants
For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, Boise denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Today, Boise dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far…
Hate Your Dentures?
Categories: Dental Implants
Perhaps you have heard or seen the Boise dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Most Boise dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration? Let’s look at the facts about dental implant anchored dentures in Boise: Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to 95 percent…
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Categories: Dental Implants
Hundreds of Sun Valley dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the…
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
Categories: Dental Implants, Root Canals
When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by performing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that influence this decision. These include whether there is infection in the surrounding bone, the amount and…
