To upgrade your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life dramatically. Many of our patients feel more confident in personal and professional settings with…
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Oral Health During Pregnancy
Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious child can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your fitness during these critical months. It’s important to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also…
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. Most dentists recommend a visit at least every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit your dentist more frequently. 1. Oral Cancer Detection…
Trust Dr. Blackwood For Accurate Dental Info
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it aids in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the…
Dental Crowns At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS In Murray
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them…
The Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting. Here at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray, Utah, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen,…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about reinventing your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
Tooth Bleaching Fact and Fiction
You have probably seen ads for whitening products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction? For the best results, consult a dentist Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Salt Lake…
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right
As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Salt Lake Dental Care…
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal dilemmas in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums,…
