You can’t buy dental implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative costs on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s site. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a permanent tooth implant depends on many factors. First, let’s specify what we are talking about. A dental…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no natural teeth. Many people with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s problematic to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for…
A Beautiful Smile is Timeless
Every stage of life has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Murray retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental dilemmas. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and pleasing throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can…
The Vital Link Between Oral Health and Overall Well-being in Salt Lake City
In the intricate tapestry of our body’s health, a thread often overlooked is the profound connection between oral health and overall well-being. As the gateway to our body, our oral cavity is pivotal in influencing our general health. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, is…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to communicate with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you…
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the guidance to have dental exams and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels men and women to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
You, Only Better
If you’re looking for the brightest, whitest smile possible but insist that you want it to look natural, Dr. Clint Blackwood can sit down with you and show you how to achieve it. 801-938-8855 Here at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS we use effective, cost-sensitive, cutting-edge methods to create the ideal smile…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Murray Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales at most Murray stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is as…
Are Your Teeth blue?
…probably not. But tooth color is probably something you have been concerned about. One of our primary concerns at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is ensuring that our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. But beyond just the health aspect, I also strive to help our patients achieve beautiful smiles that they can…
