The Importance of Preventive Care: Maintaining Good Oral Health Preventative dental care is a significant part of overall dental health, but it's often an afterthought. Our dedicated dentist sees many patients who dont keep up with consistent preventative oral care and then must fix the problems ...

Invisalign's invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign is great for adults and teenagers. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your ...

Teeth that are badly stained, shaped or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, ...

Frequently asked questions: dental fillings Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true that dental amalgams have been banned in other countries? Is there a filling material that matches tooth color? If my tooth doesn't hurt and my filling is still in ...

Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavitieseven on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these ...

Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told since childhood, actually cause more harm than good? What does the latest research reveal about tobacco use on your overall oral health? This section is dedicated ...

Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in todays society. With this popular trend, it is important to realize that sometimes even precautions taken during the installation of the piercing jewelry are not enough to stave off harmful, long-term ...

Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving ...

Richardreceived his Dental Hygienist Degree in 2008 and soon after became a part of the Stone Creek Dental Family. He recalls, as a young teen, having an awful experience in the dental chair that left a lasting impression. This bad memory has motivated him to focus on alleviating patient fears, with an empathetic approach. Growing up in Alaska, Richard had had enough of winters that lasted nine months, so he hit the road for Boise. Hes been a self-proclaimed Idahoan ever since. In 2013 Richard married his lovely wife and began a family. He now takes orders from his darling daughter. Richard is a handyman by nature and spends his free time elbows deep in home renovations. Ask him about his custom cabinets! When the weather gets warm he is off to Arrowrock Reservoir with his family, Jet Skis in tow. In fact, working on his collection of Jet Skis is a passion of his; pulling apart their engines and customizing them. Richard brings added entertainment to the office with his pranks and playful personality. He wants your trip to the dentist to be one that you look forward to, not dread.

Christiis one of our Registered Dental Hygienists, here at Stone Creek. Hailing from a farm in La Grande, Oregon, Christi offers our patients over 30 years of hygiene and patient care expertise. Christi says the variety of patients that come to her chair is what she enjoys most. Her soft spoken tone and endearing personality brings a nurturing flavor to what is often a visit most people try to avoid. Christi has done it all; from personal fitness, to raising two children (whom she adores), to trekking across Canada on a BMW motorcycle with her husband of eight years. Riding her bike up to Bogus Basin solely to watch the sunset or out to Swan Falls are some of her most cherished moments. Master of hobbies, Christi finds time to fill her world with gardening, quilting and reading historical fiction. She aims to send every patient away informed, with greater knowledge for creating healthy dental habits at home.

Sierra is a member of our hygiene team.She hasbeen keeping teeth clean since 2014 when she graduated as Summa Cum Laude at the College of Southern Idaho.With a general dentist for a dad,Sierrahas beencomfortable running around a dental office since she was a young girl. Sheadmits that, as a picker she takes great satisfaction from removing heavy calculus deposits and seeing the end results. She also looks forward to getting to know her patients and having one-on-one time with each one. At home, Sierra can talk about work without blank stares because her husbandalsoworks in the dental field as an Oral and MaxillofacialRadiologist; they try to keep shop talk limited to maintain sanity.Together, they take a break from dental to chat it up with their son, Ronin who has a lot to say about his favorite Disney characters,trucks,and sports. Their youngest,Tanikis too little to do much more than eat and sleep but we are sure he will soon be keeping up with his older brother. Sierraand her little family are summertime adventurers. They enjoy rafting, swimming, boating, and surfing when the weather lets them. Sierra addsso much to our team and is a fanfavorite with our patients.

Denessais a part of our Dental Assisting team. She was born and raised here in Idaho and did her senior project in high school on dentistry. With such a young interest in dental assisting, Denessa took the fast track and graduated from The Milan Institute of Boise. The role of dental assisting allows Denessa to do what she is best at, building relationships with her patients and keeping monotony at bay with the variety that a full schedule brings. Denessa and her husband, AJ have recently welcomed a tiny new baby girl to their family. Lucky for them, they have a spunky pre-teen who will be an amazing big sister! Denessa admits to being a shopaholic and vows to never stop, her Amazon driver would miss her too much. Denessa brings a nurturing vibe to the office and we are so happy to have her here.