If you’re looking for the brightest, whitest smile possible but insist that you want it to look natural, Dr. Lynn R. Blaisdell can sit down with you and show you how to achieve it. Here at Blaisdell Family Dentistry we use effective, cost sensitive, cutting-edge methods and tools as we create the best smile for each […]
Looking To The Future | Cosmetic Dentistry in Boise
It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Idaho dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make a […]
Oral Health in Boise: When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity. […]
Cosmetic vs General Dentistry in Boise
Today’s article explains how cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry in Boise are different. General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a dentist will determine the best way to restore the tooth with general dentistry in […]
Dental Health in Boise: Do You Suspect A Bite Problem?
The topic of today’s post is malocclusion, which means “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases, the misalignment is so slight that it causes no troubles. When you combine multiple teeth on two arches and […]
Been A While Since You’ve Visited a Dentist in Boise?
If you are looking for an experienced family dentist in Boise, we invite you to come in for a complete dental consultation. Nervous? You Are Not Alone The very idea of visiting a dentist holds a negative connotation for many individuals. If you are an adult with dental anxiety, here are a few recommendations that […]