Family Dentistry

Brushing and flossing your teeth every day is essential to maintaining a healthy smile. We find that there are some tougher places in our younger patients' teeth where food and debris can be trapped because they are hard to reach. To help them with this, your children’s dentist in Caldwell, ID, offers a simple and friendly solution which is dental sealants.

Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings painted onto the teeth. These coatings will fill in pits and fissures, making the tooth surface smooth. It is a preventative measure, as it is effective in stopping food or debris from becoming stuck, which can lead to decay and eventually cavities.

Sealants are ideal for both children and adults. To make sure that your smile stays in excellent shape, our doctors will check how sealants are performing during each dental visit.

Once a tooth becomes severely damaged or infected, a root canal might be your best option to save it. Many people experience severe toothaches due to the cavity reaching the nerve inside their tooth (pulp) and causing an infection. Dr. Edminsten will then gently remove the infected pulp and all the bacteria using root canal therapy to save your tooth and restore its function.

After that, he’ll fill the space with a composite resin, restoring your tooth’s strength and structure. Trust that with his experience and expertise, we will get rid of the infection and restore your tooth’s function. Through compassionate and gentle care, he’ll make this procedure as comfortable and pain-free as possible.

Protecting your teeth while playing sports or sleeping is important. And here at Caldwell Dentistry Co., we are proud to offer two types of custom-made mouthguards to help you in your unique situation.

First, we offer our night guards. These appliances are designed to protect your teeth from grinding or clenching while you sleep. This common problem can cause jaw and bite issues, but don’t worry because our night guards can hold your jaw into place and prevent these issues.

Second, we offer our sports guards. Each guard is custom-made to fit your mouth and protect your teeth while not impairing your performance. The sports guard protects your teeth from trauma and injuries associated with several sports.

Both styles of mouthguards are created to meet your individual needs and produce a comfortable fit. Our dentist will work closely with you to design the ideal mouthguard for you!

Have you ever experienced anxiety or been scared while visiting the dentist? You are not alone in experiencing and feeling these emotions. Don’t worry, because we are here to help. At Caldwell Dentistry Co., we offer sedation dentistry to help our patients relax and feel comfortable during their scheduled appointment. Say “goodbye” to all those fears and experience dentistry in a new way!

Our dentist here at Caldwell Dentistry Co. provides three sedation options with access to a surgery center and a local anesthesiologist when needed. These options include:

• Inhaled Sedation: This is also known as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and this sedation is inhaled through a nasal hood. You will remain awake but relaxed. After the procedure, the effects of this sedation will wear off very quickly.
• Oral Sedation: With this type of sedation, you’ll be given some tablets that will make you feel sleepy but still aware of your surroundings.
• Intravenous (IV): This is our strongest type of sedation. It doesn’t fully put you to sleep, but it does make you less aware of what is going on around you during the procedure. Only a licensed dentist can administer this type of sedation.

With the help of sedation dentistry, we will proceed with your treatment plan, which will be tailor-made to your needs and goals. In the end, you’ll gain a beautiful, functional smile you’ll be proud to show off.