If you’re experiencing tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Salt Lake Dental Care is ready to help you with this issue. Inlays are very strong and…
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Looking for a Long-Term Tooth Whitening Solution?
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried an OTC whitening product without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? You don’t have to live with a dull smile. Porcelain veneers can beautify your teeth and create a breathtaking smile that will delight you for years to come. What are Porcelain Veneers? Veneers are thin…
Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth And How To Protect Them In Utah
Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS we want…
Did You Know That You Can Change the Shape of Your Gums?
Most dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic dentistry procedures correct a multitude of smile flaws. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, fix damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Are you aware of how much your gums affect the look of your smile? You Can…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
You can’t buy dental implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative costs on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s site. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a permanent tooth implant depends on many factors. First, let’s specify what we are talking about. A dental…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no natural teeth. Many people with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s problematic to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for…
A Beautiful Smile is Timeless
Every stage of life has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Murray retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental dilemmas. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and pleasing throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can…
The Vital Link Between Oral Health and Overall Well-being in Salt Lake City
In the intricate tapestry of our body’s health, a thread often overlooked is the profound connection between oral health and overall well-being. As the gateway to our body, our oral cavity is pivotal in influencing our general health. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, is…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to communicate with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you…
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of men and women aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more widespread in men than…
