While substandard oral hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…
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Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Blackwood recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A…
Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Retainers
The retention phase is an important milestone. When you’re ready for an orthodontic retainer, the slow, challenging work of moving teeth is over. Your smile looks amazing, but stay with the program. There is still a lot going on behind the scenes—under the gums. Your jawbone, muscles, and soft tissues are adapting. This takes a…
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
Categories: Family Dentistry
Today the team at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS examines eruption charts. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, typically, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart tells you when you can expect baby teeth to erupt and…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry
Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS provides a wide variety of dental services to help you get that perfect smile. You visit your dentist for toothaches and dental cleanings, but did you know there are other issues they can help you with? Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia, is caused by a lack…
Top 6 Ways To Destroy A Beautiful Smile
We spend a lot of time in the dental world emphasizing how to create a dazzling, healthy smile This time around, however, we’re flipping the script, so to speak. In this latest installment of our Salt Lake Dental Care blog, we present to you, the Top Six Ways To Destroy A Beautiful Smile. Take note so you will know…
Bad Breath Q & A
Our team at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is committed to educating you on the many ways that you can maintain optimal oral health. It’s one reason we consider ourselves your top choice for general and cosmetic dentistry in the Murray, Utah area. This post offers some answers to some common questions about bad…
Are Dental Implants Worth It?
Are dental implants worth the investment? At Salt Lake Dental Care, your premier general and cosmetic dentistry option in the Murray, UT area, we say absolutely! A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth. Also known as a tooth implant, it goes in place of a root…
Help! My Dental Crown in Murray Came Off!
You are chewing an apple and hear a strange sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. You realize that one of your dental crowns has come off. Chances are, the crown can be re-cemented, which could potentially save you hundreds of dollars. What do you do when your dental crown in Murray comes off? It’s…
Looking For A Great Dentist in Murray?
Finding an extraordinary dentist in Murray is typically achieved with a personal recommendation. The most common way for people to find a dentist is to ask a friend or neighbor ‘Who is your dentist?’ The answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not your friend likes their dentist, and whether they…
