At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Boise dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental office, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1981. An interesting (and sad) thing we…
Gum disease
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
You may be wondering why occasionally your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just interested in improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your comprehensive oral health…
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At Blaisdell Family Dentistry
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
4 Smile Boosters
Hi, my name is Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell. My dental practice, Blaisdell Family Dentistry, has been serving the Boise, Idaho area since 1981. Today in my Boise dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when teeth whitening…
A Beautiful Smile is Timeless
Every stage of life has its pros and cons. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Boise retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental dilemmas. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and beautiful throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can…
Blaisdell Family Dentistry Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell and I want to tell you about Blaisdell Family Dentistry. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. For some individuals,…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Lynn R. Blaisdell, DDS, of Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1981. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Drs. Blaisdell recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A…
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can…
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Did you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone…
