I’m Lynn R. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Boise area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a […]
Blaisdell Family Dentistry: A Reason to Smile
Hello, friends of Blaisdell Family Dentistry! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you back. It has been a terrific month at our practice. We continue to achieve extraordinary results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of smile makeover patients, you are probably not […]
Royalty At Blaisdell Family Dentistry
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 […]