Today’s message looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the conception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made…
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You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces In Murray
Categories: Invisalign invisible braces
Hello! Welcome to my Murray dentistry blog. Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. I have good news for you: at Salt Lake Dental Care, we offer…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: General Dentistry
In today’s post, let’s discuss some information about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when correctly brushing. Working up a good foam is achieved by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies…
When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we have been providing sedation dentistry since 2005. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication…
The Mark Of The Perfect Murray Dentist
Categories: Family Dentistry
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to pick a dentist in Murray, Utah. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably. An Educated Dentist Clint Blackwood, DDS performs fabulous work…
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Categories: Family Dentistry
Are you a busy Murray resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t make it go…
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Believe it or not plaque can rear its ugly head in any mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch out. The…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many of the patients who visit Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a cosmetic dentist can answer. New breakthroughs in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration if you want to…
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Murray Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, our Murray smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific procedures necessary…
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Categories: Dental Health
Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you consider how your diet influences your oral health? Your diet can impact your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods…
