Cosmetic Dentistry

Today’s Murray children’s dental blog focuses on the issue of caring for baby teeth. Why would you take care of something that’s just going to fall out and be given to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question and it has a even better answer. Sandy, Taylorsville, and Draper parents shouldn’t feel like they are…

Many Salt Lake City pediatric and general dentists offer sealants to their patients. Sealants can protect kids’ teeth from tooth decay. The benefits overwhelmingly outweigh the very few risks.  Two years after placement, dental sealants prevent over 80% of cavities in the permanent molars, in which nine in 10 cavities occur. Centers for Disease Control Q.…

Some dental problems need prompt attention–a knocked-out tooth, for example. Other times, it’s not exactly clear if the condition is a dental emergency. Is unexplained pain or swelling a dental emergency? Such is the case with painful swelling in the gums. Should you disregard it? Will it go away?  Let’s describe the possible causes of…

At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we are known for walk-in appointments, weekend hours, and emergency care. Because we are an urgent dental care provider, some of our patients don’t realize that we offer the full spectrum of cosmetic dental procedures. In today’s post, we are going to highlight one of those…

What is the recovery time for a permanent tooth implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some factors that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction required? Will I need to have a bone graft…

When it comes to preparing for oral surgery,  the valued patients of Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS are given 6 essential directives to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose WiselyUnderstanding the details of a procedure helps you achieve the optimal outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens…

When you meet a man or woman in Salt Lake City who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? It’s Unfair…. Though it is extremely unfair,…

Today’s post focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an exceptional way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever sought a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth without…