With porcelain veneers, you can revamp your smile without significant restorative dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is translucent and…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?

Do you suffer with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and Taylorsville chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common problem with dental patients yet typically goes undetected. Nature intended the front…
Crooked Teeth And Cavities

Many dental patients in and around Salt Lake City hold the belief that orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is that your ability to clean your teeth is enhanced when your teeth…
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?

Hello Murray! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Clint Blackwood and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Murray area since 2005 at Salt Lake Dental Care. Whether your teeth have…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal

Hello Murray! Welcome to the Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS dental blog. Let’s talk about cosmetic dental smile makeovers. Some Murray patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and…
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century

Not everything was better back in the “good old days.” Take dentures, for instance. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of Murray people who have lost many or all of their teeth. However, Grandpa’s conventional false teeth are not the ideal tooth replacement. Traditional dentures can impede…
6 Ways To Improve Your Smile In Sandy

Who would say no to a prettier smile? I am guessing no one, and now with all of the amazing cosmetic dentistry procedures available from Salt Lake City, Taylorsville, and Draper cosmetic dentists, most dental patients can get the smile they want. Here is a quick look at some of the most popular treatments. 1.…
Celebrity Smiles In Draper Without The Annoying Paparazzi

Would you like a smile as memorable as the image in your mind? It’s possible with cosmetic dentistry at Salt Lake Dental Care.
Dr. Blackwood skillfully redesigns smiles to correct alignment, dull color, damage, and stains.
Orthodontic Options In Murray

Welcome to my Murray cosmetic dental blog. I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood of Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, a full-service Murray dental practice. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Murray, Utah since 2005. During this time, I have developed many rewarding relationships with my patients and staff members. Many dental…
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth

In a perfect world, each of your prized teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most Utah men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by dental caries, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or…