Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to communicate with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you…
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47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of men and women aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more widespread in men than…
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the guidance to have dental exams and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels men and women to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
You, Only Better
If you’re looking for the brightest, whitest smile possible but insist that you want it to look natural, Dr. Clint Blackwood can sit down with you and show you how to achieve it. 801-938-8855 Here at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS we use effective, cost-sensitive, cutting-edge methods to create the ideal smile…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Murray Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales at most Murray stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is as…
Are Your Teeth blue?
…probably not. But tooth color is probably something you have been concerned about. One of our primary concerns at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is ensuring that our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. But beyond just the health aspect, I also strive to help our patients achieve beautiful smiles that they can…
Which Is The Best Toothbrush For Utah Residents?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
One of the most important tools for maintaining oral hygiene is a toothbrush. However, with so many types of toothbrushes available in the Murray Utah market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for you. Choosing the best toothbrush can depend on a lot of factors. Our team at Salt Lake Dental Care…
We Understand Dental Anxiety
Dental professionals in the Murray area (including the team at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS) are dedicated to oral health. Unfortunately, some men and women rarely go to the dentist. Others have the misconception that you only need to go to the dentist when you have a toothache. In addition, there are…
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you decide to illuminate your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Salt Lake…
