Tooth decay, also known as “dental caries,” is a common dental problem that affects people of all ages. It occurs when bacteria in the mouth break down the sugars in food and produce acid, which erodes the enamel on teeth. Over time, this erosion can lead to cavities, which can cause pain, sensitivity, and even…
Root canals
Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS Performs Emergency Root Canals
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we perform emergency root canals. Though this procedure strikes fear into the hearts of many individuals, they should be more afraid of not having a root canal. What is a root canal? When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified dentist or endodontist can…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having information on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more self-assured in handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to listen to your fearful…
Dead Or Just Sick?
Categories: General Dentistry, Root canals
It’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. After all, they don’t grow like hair or fingernails, and the enamel is not made of living cells. We are reminded that they are alive when we have an issue. In serious cases, it may take a root canal from Salt Lake Dental Care in Murray UT…
Can You Name All Nine Dental Specialties?
Most people know what a pediatric dentist is and a few may even know what an endodontist does too, but did you know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes a total of nine dental specialties? This post will put you to the test and outline the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry…
The Cure, Not the Cause: Root Canals in Murray UT
Too many people see a dentist’s office as a painful place. At Salt Lake Dental Care in Murray UT, we dispel that with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Even so, when patients hear they need a root canal, a lot of them can’t help getting tense. It doesn’t need to be that way. Patients need to…
