“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…
Implant-supported dentures
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…
Implant Dentures: Fixed or Removable?
Now, denture wearers have an amazing new tooth replacement option. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate Comfortable Little or no gum irritation Doesn’t impair speaking ability Strong and durable…
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for a missing tooth, a dental…
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Categories: Dental Implants, Implant-supported dentures
If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant to replace an extracted tooth, there are advantages to combining the extraction and implant procedures at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out, the bone…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Categories: Dental Implants, Implant-supported dentures
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. An actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a few…
Why It’s Crucial To Replace Missing Back Teeth
Sometimes people who lose a molar wonder whether it’s worth replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing. Why not leave it as is, and save some money? Actually, there are some very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a dental…
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental Implants, Implant-supported dentures
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. Maturity may bring certain rewards, but it can also bring challenges, such as missing teeth. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we restore missing teeth with dental implants. Dental Implants Are The Restoration Of…
