A great smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many Boise smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen and seem […]
2010 Christmas Wish Story
In partnership with 107.9 Lite FM Christmas Wish received at Lite FM on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. My son is 34 years old and slightly challenged. I have always taken care of him but I was laid-off permanently from my office job over one year ago and we have been struggling ever since. I have […]
ROOT CANAL THERAPY
What is a root canal? Underneath your tooth’s outer enamel and within the dentin is an area of soft tissue called the pulp tissue. While a tooth’s pulp tissue does contain nerve fibers, it is also composed of arteries, veins, lymph vessels, and connective tissue. Each tooth’s nerve enters the tooth at the very tip […]
Unmasking the Threat of Gum Disease and At-Risk Individuals in Boise
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a stealthy adversary that can creep into our mouths with little warning. For some individuals, the risk of developing gum disease is significantly higher due to various factors. Blaisdell Family Dentistry, located near Boise, is dedicated to shedding light on the importance of understanding gum disease risk […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only issue with that is many men and women brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth […]
Blaisdell Family Dentistry Can Make Your Whites Whiter
Hi, I’m Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell, an experienced Boise general dentist serving the greater Boise area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Boise dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Idaho, because cosmetic dentistry procedures […]