Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Salt Lake City area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses…
Dental Emergency
Saving Teeth at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray
When a tooth is threatened by extreme decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is ordinarily the only way to save the tooth. During a root…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Murray teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Genetic make-up 2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Loose teeth d. Swollen gums 3.…
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look pleasing. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can dramatically transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five…
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Everyone in Murray wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile brilliant. Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening might be the answer. These irregularities are usually simple to repair. A Brighter, Whiter Smile The high-quality staff at Salt Lake Dental…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or compromised bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are extremely efficient at eroding enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite durable. But so are ice and hard candy, and…
Use Flex Account Funds For Dental Care
If you have money in your Murray flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Book a consultation at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray.…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that experience dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be problematic, but a…
