A dental emergency is any scenario in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too serious to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for…
Dental Emergency
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely? It may have shifted or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First things first, find your…
How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit
Plenty of individuals all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some people grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some people grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the teeth, clenching of the…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prohibit cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy…
Why Trust Your Smile to Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS?
Hi, I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood. Practicing dentistry at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is enjoyable and rewarding. I am proud to provide quality dentistry I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Many people know that a dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a more affordable option than having multiple implants while still providing many improvements as compared to standard dentures. Today’s post answers the most prevalent questions…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, many patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the…
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the simplest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and beverages like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. And nicotine is no better…
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Salt Lake City area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses…
Saving Teeth at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray
When a tooth is threatened by extreme decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is ordinarily the only way to save the tooth. During a root…
