Dental Health

Today, we’re talking about the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was created in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The gadget is now known by the brand name “Waterpik”, though many…

Today’s Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Salt Lake City area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth…

If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental troubles during pregnancy. Today’s post contains vital information for expectant Murray mothers and those planning to become pregnant. Dr. Clint Blackwood recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy. Lying…

Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS we think it’s great that people in the Salt Lake City area are…

In Utah, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS serves people from 2 to 90 years old to help fight tooth decay. Bacteria is a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with…

Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Murray dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth.…

Hello, I’m Clint Blackwood of Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS. Draper parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc.…

Do you have a son or daughter that plays Murray youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, and basketball can be very perilous for your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are…

Welcome to our blog, Murray! I’m thrilled with how much I have to share with you about toothpaste and oral hygiene in the short time we have together. Enjoy! Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough…

Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance, and many Utah employer plans have limited benefits. Some Murray people who fail to get adequate dental care say “It’s too costly.” If you are really living below poverty level, this excuse may be valid – but if you have an average income, you can probably shift your…