When Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is required to add more support and to keep the tooth […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Boise dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no natural teeth. Many men and women with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s problematic to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive […]
Less Is More At Blaisdell Family Dentistry In Boise
There are compelling new developments in Idaho dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and […]
Adult Dental Health for Boise Smiles
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Boise dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental office, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1981. An interesting (and sad) thing we […]
5 Reasons To See Drs. Blaisdell
When we are young, we feel powerful. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon discover that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably […]