Lost a tooth? It’s alarming, and sometimes you aren’t sure what to do. Our Boise dentists are here to help you out! What NOT to do: There are a few things you should definitely NOT do when handling a lost tooth. For example, DO NOT… Touch the root of the tooth Scrape dirt off the…
Everything’s fine, and then all of a sudden a molar on your bottom right jaw is aching uncontrollably, and you’ll do anything short of ripping it out yourself to make it stop. You—and this all-too common story on weekends and holidays—are not alone. Here are three things you should do for Boise tooth pain. 1.…
Did you know that over three-quarters of Americans have some sort of gum disease? Don’t want to become one of the numbers? Here are three things you can do: 1. Daily Dental Brushing and Flossing In most cases, you can avoid gum disease like gingivitis and periodontitis by following good dental care for gums and…
What Is Gingivitis? You’ve heard a lot about gum disease from our Boise dentists and others, but what is it really? We’ll answer a few questions below. So, What Is Gingivitis? The simple definition of gingivitis is “inflammation of the gums.” It is the first stage of gum disease. If left untreated, it can become…
Wondering how to know if you have gum disease? Here are five signs that could mean you have a gum disease: 1. Bleeding, Red or Swollen Gums If gums are infected, you might notice that they look and feel irritated. Redness and swelling is common. Gums may also bleed regularly when eating, brushing, or flossing.…
Sometimes you can only do so much with porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, or gum shaping when looking at Boise cosmetic dentistry. In these cases, it’s time to call in a Boise orthodontics office for a dental fix. Thankfully, we have a good relationship with several Boise orthodontics in the area and are more than happy…
One of the most common problems addressed by Boise cosmetic dentistry, tooth discoloration can be a fast and easy dental fix. There are generally two ways to brighten your smile and get rid of stains and discoloration: 1. Teeth Whitening If you are looking to brighten your smile, teeth whitening is the easier and most…
Boise cosmetic dentistry doesn’t just mean adding things to a patient’s teeth. There are at least two ways that our Boise dentists can remove something to give you a more charming and memorable smile. Gingivectomy for Boise Teeth Cleaning and Dental Implants Whether for aesthetic purposes or for shaping around a new implant, a gingivectomy…
Welcome to our first in a series of four articles on Boise cosmetic dentistry! The first area our Boise dentists will be covering is the additions we can make to your smile for a natural and photogenic look: Tooth Veneers If you are looking to upgrade your smile, tooth veneers can be a simple and…
Dr . Ritchie, Jen and Kellie from our Summit Dental team are volunteering to provide dental treatment to Cambodian islanders. So proud of our staff! They are joinging a group of volunteers from International Medical Relief this September to provide care to those in need. Help us out by buying a t-shirt to support the cause,…
