Did you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone […]
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant to replace an extracted tooth, there are advantages to combining the extraction and implant procedures at Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out, the bone […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
Fear is a powerful thing. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you don’t sky dive. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise, we can help such people do something about it. The […]
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
This post from Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple: they have the […]
What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise we stress to parents just how important their children’s primary teeth are. The need them to speak and to eat, and as kind of “placeholders” for the permanent teeth that will come in later. A healthy smile improves self-image for everyone—young and old. When pre-teens lose their baby teeth […]
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
You can’t buy implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative prices on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s blog. There is a reason for this. A dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a dental implant depends on many factors. First, let’s designate what we are talking about. A dental implant is […]