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…
Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
Hello, friends of Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS! As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat (although I don’t know anyone who would want to). Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. Your Urgent Care Dentist Offers a Variety of Tooth Restoration…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
You may be wondering why every so often your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just seeking information about improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the simplest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and beverages like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. And nicotine is no better…
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
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…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
When people in the Salt Lake City area think of diet and oral health, they typically think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these dangerous sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary fruit drinks are only part of the dilemma.…
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.…
