Dental Health

Do you have a son or daughter that plays Murray youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, and basketball can be very perilous for your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are…

Welcome to our blog, Murray! I’m thrilled with how much I have to share with you about toothpaste and oral hygiene in the short time we have together. Enjoy! Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough…

Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance, and many Utah employer plans have limited benefits. Some Murray people who fail to get adequate dental care say “It’s too costly.” If you are really living below poverty level, this excuse may be valid – but if you have an average income, you can probably shift your…

Hello Murray dental blog visitors, welcome to the Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS blog. I am Dr. Clint Blackwood. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.” Author Jennifer Warner explains that…

Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you consider how your diet influences your oral health? Your diet can impact your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods…

Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Murray, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood, a dentist serving the Sandy, Taylorsville, and Draper areas. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they consider the possible dangerous consequences. First, Salt Lake…

For those of you who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is here for you. Dr. Clint Blackwood has been treating this common trouble since 2005. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper…

When my dental patients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes in Sandy…

Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray and Dr. Clint Blackwood are committed to helping patients throughout the Draper, Sandy, and Taylorsville neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog…

Hi. I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood, an experienced dentist here in Murray. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health, and today I would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste. A happy…