Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS in Murray and Dr. Clint Blackwood are committed to helping patients throughout the Draper, Sandy, and Taylorsville neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog…
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How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
With porcelain veneers, you can revamp your smile without significant restorative dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is translucent and…
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you suffer with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and Taylorsville chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common problem with dental patients yet typically goes undetected. Nature intended the front…
Crooked Teeth And Cavities
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many dental patients in and around Salt Lake City hold the belief that orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is that your ability to clean your teeth is enhanced when your teeth…
Why You Should Fix Your Child’s Crooked Teeth
Categories: Family Dentistry
Murray parents want what’s best for their kids, but some can’t always provide everything their children need when the family budget is tight. If your child has crooked teeth and you are on the fence about braces, we encourage you to read this post. 1. A beautiful smile with straight teeth boosts your child’s self-esteem.…
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Murray! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Clint Blackwood and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Murray area since 2005 at Salt Lake Dental Care. Whether your teeth have…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy!
Categories: Dental Health
Hi. I’m Dr. Clint Blackwood, an experienced dentist here in Murray. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health, and today I would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste. A happy…
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental Implants
Hello. I am Dr. Clint Blackwood. Thanks for visiting my blog. Today’s post focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Murray! Welcome to the Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS dental blog. Let’s talk about cosmetic dental smile makeovers. Some Murray patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and…
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Not everything was better back in the “good old days.” Take dentures, for instance. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of Murray people who have lost many or all of their teeth. However, Grandpa’s conventional false teeth are not the ideal tooth replacement. Traditional dentures can impede…
