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May is a beautiful month where we get to see the seasons change and the flowers bloom. It’s also a special month in regards to celebrating one very important person in all of our lives – our mother. At Summit Dental, family is everything and since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, we would […]

Boise dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. Fillings serve the important function of preserving the structural integrity of a tooth. With the materials your Boise dentist uses today, dental fillings usually last for many years but sometimes you can wear down, chip, crack, or break your fillings […]

Studies are starting to reveal that coconut oil is a heart-healthy food that can help keep your body running smoothly and efficiently in a number of ways. According to WebMD, coconut oil is used for diabetes, heart disease, chronic fatigue, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Alzheimer’s disease, thyroid conditions, energy, and boosting the immune […]

Do you suffer from anxiety before every single one of your Boise dental exams or procedures? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. More than 75% of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Not only do some people not look forward to visiting their Boise dentist  but their regular physician as well. […]

Finding a broken piece of your own tooth inside your mouth while eating can be a strange and unpleasant experience. It can feel even worse if you’ve experienced an accident that caused your tooth to chip or break. While tooth enamel is incredibly tough, its not invincible. Broken and chipped teeth can occur due to […]

Bleachorexia In America, teeth whitening has taken an ironic turn over the past decade. In a desperate attempt to have the whitest teeth possible, many people attempt to mimic award-winning celebrity smiles by bleaching their teeth to oblivion. Your Boise dentist refers to this teeth whitening craze as “bleachorexia”. “Bleach junkies” are patients that abuse […]

Your Boise dentist will do everything they can to avoid tooth loss in their patients, but sometimes it is unavoidable. Before you need Boise crowns and bridges, Boise tooth implants or dentures, keep reading to learn about some of the most common causes of adult tooth loss so you can try your best to avoid […]

When your child loses their first tooth, its natural to want to celebrate but for many children, it can also be a scary time. Not only are they dealing with the uncertainty of losing their first tooth but may be experiencing some discomfort and pain from the larger adult tooth pushing its way through their […]

Tight-lipped? Don’t be embarrassed! Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for years? Boise cosmetic dentistry can help you flash a genuine smile to be proud of! At Summit Dental, […]

You’ve probably wondered why a best smile restoration can take so long while requiring several different appointments. Instead of dealing with the hassle of running back and forth, CEREC digital impressions is a high-tech approach that helps to provide you with a finished treatment in just a single Boise dental visit. Below is quick overview […]

Imagine yourself waking up the morning of your Boise teeth cleaning appointment. *Gasp* Suddenly you realize you haven’t brushed your teeth since yesterday morning, and to make matters worse you haven’t had your teeth flossed since your last appointment over six months ago! You run to the bathroom to brush and floss your teeth before brushing and […]

A best smile restoration can run between subtle corrections of one or two teeth, to a full mouth reconstruction. At Summit Dental, cosmetic dentistry is the comprehensive approach to the best smile restoration process. As with any dental restoration treatment, your Boise dentist will utilize the following four-step approach with a special emphasis on diagnosis […]