Cosmetic Dentistry

The “>All-on-4 dental implant method is sold by Nobel Biocare. It’s a brand name of both the actual posts and the implantation technique. Four implants are placed in one jaw (upper or lower). The four dental implants support the anchored (non-removable) denture. How is the All-on-4 system different than conventional implants? The main difference is…

Hello! Today’s dental article is for people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains are caused by…

Hi, I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood, an experienced Murray general dentist serving the greater Salt Lake City area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Murray dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Utah, because cosmetic dentistry…

Have you had a tooth extracted? Think your problems are over for that particular tooth? We hate to break it to you, but you still have some problems ahead—even if you don’t care about the gap in your smile. Problems With Extracted Teeth First off, when a tooth is extracted, the surrounding bone recedes. There…

Many Murray dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they choose composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched perfectly to your natural tooth color. Some people are sensitive to the metals used in traditional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic…

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…