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…
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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…
You Be The Judge
If you are researching smile transformations, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 801-938-8855 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Blackwood of Salt Lake Dental Care –…
Do You Have a Persistent Dry Mouth?
Many residents in our Murray community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious dilemma. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, but it can also lead to acute health problems.…