Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth appropriately or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to…
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6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure at Blaisdell Family Dentistry
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Blaisdell Family Dentistry offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are nervous about. Take deep…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about upgrading your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Today’s article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made…
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most men and women with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. Remember that the tooth implant…
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
With porcelain veneers, you can improve your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a fantastic match for natural tooth…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years and there are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to concentrate on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive alternative to a complete crown…
Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Blaisdell Family Dentistry we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you avoid twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see your dentist regularly.…
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a heavy-duty foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to consistently produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a…
