It’s no secret that many Murray people dread going to the dentist. Everyone knows it and despite your best efforts, even your Salt Lake City area dentist knows it. But when you start visiting your dentist for the latest cosmetic dental treatments, you may find that you LOVE going to the dentist! Dentists in the…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why Trust Your Smile to Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS?
Hi, I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood. Practicing dentistry at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is enjoyable and rewarding. I am proud to provide quality dentistry I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure while the patient is an insignificant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Today’s message focuses on a very serious topic—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community categorizes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can arise in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft…
What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance companies don’t cover teeth implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance providers rarely make coverage decisions based on…
When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less
Don’t Settle for a Smile You Aren’t Happy With No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Clint Blackwood DDS at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray has the solutions for your smile problems. Fixing Small Chips and Cracks Can Work…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Many people know that a dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a more affordable option than having multiple implants while still providing many improvements as compared to standard dentures. Today’s post answers the most prevalent questions…
Sparkling Smiles At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS
Welcome to the Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS dental blog, Murray! I am Dr. Clint Blackwood. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately, our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Salt Lake City area residents of all ages want whiter teeth.…
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of individuals have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical aspects, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, many patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the…
