The word “LASER” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?’) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every Idaho industry including communications, research, manufacturing, entertainment, and medicine. Lasers […]
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 […]
Blaisdell Family Dentistry: A Reason to Smile
Hello, friends of Blaisdell Family Dentistry! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you back. It has been a terrific month at our practice. We continue to achieve extraordinary results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of smile makeover patients, you are probably not […]
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 […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Boise dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering […]
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 […]