At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we are known for walk-in appointments, weekend hours, and emergency care. Because we are an urgent dental care provider, some of our patients don’t realize that we offer the full spectrum of cosmetic dental procedures. In today’s post, we are going to highlight one of those…
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What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
What is the recovery time for a permanent tooth implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some factors that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction required? Will I need to have a bone graft…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS are given 6 essential directives to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose WiselyUnderstanding the details of a procedure helps you achieve the optimal outcome. This important knowledge about your dental experience opens…
What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
When you meet a man or woman in Salt Lake City who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? It’s Unfair…. Though it is extremely unfair,…
A Facelift For Your Teeth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Today’s post focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an exceptional way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever sought a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth without…
Hiding Your Smile? Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS Can Help
Some individuals don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—none of these can induce a smile or chuckle. If this person sounds familiar (because it is you!), then maybe you would like some specifics about complete smile makeovers. Don’t…
Replace A Missing Tooth With A Durable Dental Implant
Implants? Crowns? Veneers? Invisible braces? As dental technology and services have expanded in the Murray area, so has the vocabulary. Dentistry has advanced to provide many new solutions that address almost every possible dental trouble. Dr. Clint Blackwood, considered one of the best dentists in Utah, has skill with cosmetic and ideal restorative services. In…
Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
We find that many dental patients in the Sandy, Taylorsville, and Draper areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. We would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. You can remove plaque through daily brushing and flossing.…
3 Cavity Fighters For Murray Kids
Most parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your dentist.…
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
Today’s Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment in dental-speak) can save a tooth and prevent the need for an extraction followed by a dental bridge, dental implant, or gap in your smile. If,…
