If you are an avid reader of the Summit Dental blog, you’ve heard about our dental veneers more than once. Now, however, is a time for us to lay out exactly what they are, how they work, and why you might need them. 1. What Are Dental Veneers? A Dental veneer is a thin sheet…
With the holidays coming up, many of us are probably hoping for the perfect amount of snow—you know what we mean. The kind where it looks pretty but doesn’t delay our holiday flights. No matter what happens with the weather, however, you can have a white Christmas when you ask your Boise dentist how to…
Have questions about cosmetic dentistry? Below is the list of articles and resources that will give you a better idea of how our dentists go about cosmetic dentistry, and what you need to know: Our Dentist Office Philosophy: Want to know our philosophy on cosmetic dentistry? Below you’ll get a taste of what we think…
Wondering what makes a great dentist? Take a look at the five following areas to see what dentist fits best with you! 1. Boise Dental Reputation The most important thing when finding a Boise dentist is to make sure that your dentist is qualified to take good care of your mouth and teeth. There are…
Got some questions about Boise tooth implants? Our Boise dentists will give you the low down so you have all the information you need! The When of Boise Tooth Implants When do you need a new tooth? Whenever you’ve lost the adult tooth. You simply shouldn’t leave a gap where your tooth had been for…
Looking to get your teeth pearly white for the holidays? At-home bleaching kits are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s what one Boise dentist has to say about this teeth whitening option: What Are Bleaching Trays? First, bleaching trays come in an at-home kit that you get from your Boise dentist. Teeth whitening this way starts…
Even if you take great care of your teeth every day and have even made use of our self exam checklist, you still need to visit a dentist on a regular basis for a Boise dentist teeth cleaning and a dental checkup. Here are some good guidelines to follow: For Kids: A Dental Checkup Every…
Have you heard one of the more popular myths about teeth, “brush until you bleed”? It suggests that you haven’t brushed your teeth well enough if you haven’t made your gums bleed. Is it true? Nope. Here are some facts to clear up these myths about teeth: Truth: If Your Teeth Bleed Every Time You…
Once you pass adolescence, you only get one set of teeth. It can be easy to forget about this in the rush of everyday, but when you think that your teeth need to last you 80 years or longer, you may find the time to keep them at their best for as long as possible.…
Image via Flickr by Holtsman While no replacement for a semiannual Boise dentist check up, you can also give yourself a self-exam to make sure that your teeth are in good health with these five steps: 1. Missed Plaque The most important thing you can do is make sure that you are properly brushing your…
