Hello Boise dental blog visitors, welcome to the Blaisdell Family Dentistry blog. I am Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links […]
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Have you ever taken an unanticipated trip to the supermarket looking completely unkempt in a rush to purchase an emergency item – say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your sloppy sweatpants […]
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as essential to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Boise parents we meet at Blaisdell Family Dentistry hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth is that […]
Is Perfect Possible?
Are you thinking about a smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a “perfect smile” or a “celebrity smile?” Let’s review the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected. Composite Veneers The application of porcelain veneers at Blaisdell Family Dentistry can remedy numerous aesthetic dental problems and is typically […]
Our Boise Dental Team Takes Care Of You
At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, each dental professional on our team allows our practice to operate smoothly and provide the highest caliber of dental care. Today’s Boise dentistry article will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is […]
A Toothache The Size Of Boise
Patients often come into our Boise, Idaho dental practice and complain about ‘a toothache the size of Boise’. I understand this kind of pain, and realize that when you describe it like that, it really hurts. I can help. Toothache pain for anyone in Boise can be unbearable. At the very least, toothache pain can […]