If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we encounter many nervous dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline…
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5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Here at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS we approach all your oral health needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dentistry practice and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office,…
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…
Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Clint Blackwood and I want to tell you about Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and…
What Sets Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS Apart?
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we are to educating patients. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a…
Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a key decision. Will you choose traditional dentures? Will you choose tooth implants? There is really no contest when you consider the advantages of implants. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and dental implant procedures. Feel Dentures sit right on the gums.…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Let’s discuss what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. An implant procedure goes like this: Before the Procedure We begin with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from many angles. It’s vital…
Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS In Murray Is Accepting New Patients
Hello, I am Dr. Blackwood. Whether you are one of our patients or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS and is located at 279 E 5900 S Ste 202 in Murray, Utah. I have been practicing dentistry since 2005. Since…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Murray area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit considerably from these slip-free dental…
