Sun Valley dental patients who have undergone a smile redesign are probably aware of the latest cosmetic dental procedures popular in the Boise area. These include metal-free fillings, porcelain veneers, invisible braces, implant-anchored dentures, and inlays/onlays. Today’s Sun Valley dental post focuses on some nifty dentistry advances that are used behind-the-scenes to benefit Sun Valley […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Imagine you are starting a new job in Boise and are going to talk to your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Joking aside, a common concern for Sun Valley patients can be stained teeth. I’m Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry. Today, let’s talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages including tea. Over time […]
Keeping Patients Calm Since 1981
Are you or a family member distressed about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the dentist and fear the amount of work that might need to be handled? If your […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Boise endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching […]
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Boise Tobacco Chewers
Hello Boise dental friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales at most Boise stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Boise tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception in the Boise area (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not […]