The retention phase is an important milestone. When you’re ready for an orthodontic retainer, the slow, challenging work of moving teeth is over. Your smile looks amazing, but stay with the program. There is still a lot going on behind the scenes—under the gums. Your jawbone, muscles, and soft tissues are adapting. This takes a…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
The team at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS would like to clear up the confusion surrounding dental implants and crowns. Many people wonder what is the difference between an implant and a crown. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. Let’s clear…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The team at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS wants to discuss how are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population. The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have…
Dental Miracles Seen And Unseen At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible -think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s talk about some unseen procedures that can contribute to…
Using Nature As Our Guide At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS In Murray
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The team at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS performs complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with problems) into stunning smiles. If you have been considering a smile makeover, you probably want to know if you will still look like yourself. The answer is “Yes! Only better!” You see, our…
Feel Like A Movie Star With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Most celebrities flash stunning smiles that don’t appear to have any flaws. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS , we can help you attain that stunning smile so you can flash it all day long. Have you ever noticed that some famous individuals with perfect smiles didn’t have the best teeth early…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we encourage our patients to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. We also encourage our patients to be knowledgeable about oral health issues. Let’s discuss saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balance body fluid that not only maintains…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The team at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS represents the best-quality dental care in the Salt Lake Valley. Let’s discuss why everyone should brush at least twice a day. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from teeth and prevents…
Your Unique Smile – Only Better!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Everyone has their own way of smiling. When it comes to flashing those pearly whites, whether it’s a quick grin or a full smile, your smile makes you unique. But if your teeth have become stained or crooked over the years – maybe you’re not smiling as much lately. Salt Lake Dental Care in Murray…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
We all notice smiles. Some would even say that smiles have superpowers. There may be a good reason you’re not smiling – but being nervous about your teeth shouldn’t be one of them. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS can help you with cosmetic dentistry or adult orthodontics so you can flash your…
