In need of a crown? At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we can provide the exclusive experience you deserve with the dental care necessary. Get discolored teeth brightened and chipped teeth repaired. Receive one critical procedure or full smile redesigns. Your wish is our command. Dr. Clint Blackwood has been serving noble…
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Toothache Relief at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually reaches the layer underneath. This is called the dentin. This layer is softer than enamel…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today’s article focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn,…
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
Today’s post is for people who are frustrated because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to urge you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is eager to help. Keep Trying…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Clint Blackwood is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Though most Utah residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Dr. Clint Blackwood diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees…
What Does Your Murray Dentist Need To Know?
For optimal dental health, all Murray, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for scheduled cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also critical that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about any…
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
Today’s Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment in dental-speak) can save a tooth and prevent the need for an extraction followed by a dental bridge, dental implant, or gap in your smile. If,…
Have You Considered Sedation Dentistry in Murray?
Does your heart start pounding at the slightest thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you see a dental practice? Many men and women who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration care chose to use sedation dentistry in Murray. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral…
Try to Relax with Sedation Dentistry in Murray
Many of our patients have experienced the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry, sometimes called sedation dentistry in Murray. There are three main kinds of sedation options available in the Salt Lake City area: Inhalation Laughing Gas, sometimes called ‘laughing gas’ has been used in cosmetic dental offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is…
