If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both,…
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Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, Sedation Dentistry
Fear is a powerful thing. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you don’t sky dive. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we can help such people do something about it. The…
Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Getting Implants
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. They’ll tense up just thinking about an ordinary exam; the idea of a more complicated procedure, like a dental implant, can send their stress level through the roof. Sedation dentistry from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise can get them through it. Dental implants are actually a rather straightforward…
Dental Health In Boise With No Oxen Hooves
One of the most important aspects of good dental health is daily brushing with an effective toothpaste. In this post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we’ll discuss toothpaste – and maybe tell you more about it than you ever thought you would know. Toothpaste as we know it has only been in existence since…
Nothing To Fear: Root Canals in Boise
There are two words that can strike fear into the most courageous of souls: root canal. But at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, root canals are performed with the patient’s comfort uppermost in mind. A root canal is a procedure that treats the inside of a tooth. It becomes necessary when a cavity infects the…
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…
Relieving Dental Anxiety in Boise
Millions of Americans are filled with dread at the mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair. It’s a serious issue, because some people avoid the dentist for that reason, and may end up paying a high price in dental health. At Blaisdell Family Denistry, we want anyone with dental anxiety to know that…
Sedation Dentistry In Boise For Kids And Parents
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry we know that many Boise children are afraid of going to the dentist. I am Dr. Lynn R. Blaisdell and my staff and I at Blaisdell Family Dentistry want to make your child’s first visit to my Boise practice a positive experience. Regular dental check-ups from toddler age are an essential…
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s dentistry article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
If you live near Boise and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you. Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Boise. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for nervous cosmetic and restorative…
