Some Salt Lake City people are unhappy with the way their teeth look but many mistakenly assume that cosmetic dentistry is far too pricey to pursue. Sure, a complete mouth reconstruction can be a significant investment. Consider the cost of dental school and post-graduate training for a master level cosmetic dentist. Consider the expense of…
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Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary
Many Murray residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason people are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If…
Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of people without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around in your…
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…
Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray, our smile transformation patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a worthwhile investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, desirable smile cannot be measured in dollars. We agree, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. There are Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are continually under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely common, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we provide cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile shortcomings. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it repaired. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us once in a while skip this required habit. Studies show that around 68% of men and women report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they actually never floss. Skipping the regular flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and result…
Repair Chipped Teeth With Bonding
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with capable tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth issues. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have received a lot of notoriety. Dental Bonding In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that…
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and go through it. But are you doing it right? Actually, many men and women are making toothbrushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better maintain your oral health and protect your smile from cavities and…
