Cosmetic Dentistry

Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person is eighteen or nineteen. Many dentists recommend that wisdom teeth be removed to prevent misplacement in the mouth. If a…

I am glad you found our blog! I’m Clint Blackwood, DDS, of Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, a full-service dental practice in Murray. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable dental care for my patients. I began serving the Salt Lake City area back in 2005. Since…

It’s not extremely pleasant. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold a rigid piece of film in your mouth and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really needed? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and…

Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a straightforward answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood. Thanks for stopping to read my blog. I know it can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on the internet.…

Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can influence the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…

Dental patients who live in the Sandy, Taylorsville, and Draper area want to keep their mouths as healthy and clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience, and that’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of old-fashioned dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle…

For years, parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental problems for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have been moved forward; often to the extent that they do…

Life is chaotic. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are postponed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Many important tasks get put on the back burner. We urge…

You can handle a chipped tooth in one of two ways:: 1. Panic. 2. See Dr. Clint Blackwood right away and get on with life. Dr. Clint Blackwood at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly performing the procedure.…