The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Boise people who are missing teeth are dental implants. A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely well […]
When Style And Oral Health Collide in Boise
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Boise, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. We’re Drs. Lynn R. & Craig Blaisdell, dentists serving the Nampa, Meridian, and Sun Valley areas. When our patients ask us about the safety of oral piercings, we make sure they understand the possible consequences. First, […]
Boise Cosmetic Dental Artistry
Boise cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. We’re Drs. Lynn R. & Craig Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry and we enjoy using our extensive dental training and specialized artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of our Boise cosmetic dental clients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, […]
Restoring Smiles at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise
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 […]