Correcting Severe Dental Problems At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS

Correcting Severe Dental Problems in Murray

Each separate restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed in Salt Lake City can address a specific dental problem. For example, a porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some Murray dental problems are more extensive…

Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases

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What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has a key job. It protects the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum…

Want To Perk Up Your Smile?

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Murray teeth whitening

To enhance your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life dramatically. Many of our patients feel more confident in personal and professional settings with…

5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today

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1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as dangerous. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum…

The 411 on TMJ

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Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some conditions with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also frequently called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically,…

How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile

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What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among individuals of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. Some people grind their teeth intermittently when…

It’s A Great Time To Have Ugly Teeth!

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Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have ugly teeth because unprecedented cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly to unbelievably beautiful. Teeth whitening can benefit almost every adult. Years of staining can be magically erased in a day at your dentist’s office or over a few months with an economical at-home…

Are Dental Veneers Reversible?

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prepless veneers

When individuals seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very substantial porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and new surface. It improves…

The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859

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American Dental Association Murray

Hello, thank you for visiting the Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS blog. I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood. Along with my fantastic team, I have been providing unmatched dental care since 2005. Today’s article is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA symbol on toothpaste and floss—but what else do…