There are many simple things that the average Salt Lake City area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for Salt Lake City patients…
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How To Avoid A Cracked Tooth In Salt Lake City
Categories: General Dentistry
Ouch! No Salt Lake City dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Murray Dental Blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science; you should steer clear of…
Salt Lake Dental Care on Jaw Bone Deterioration
Categories: Dental Implants
To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached. When a tooth is…
Cosmetic Dental Solutions in Murray
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Murray cosmetic dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Dental crowns are strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restorations that cover the top of damaged teeth. Salt Lake City family dentists recommend crowns to remedy the following problems: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Murray
Categories: General Dentistry
Dental patients in the Salt Lake City area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. Well the answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the…
How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Murray
Categories: Dental Implants
If you are one of the many Murray UT denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like…
Tooth Knocked Out? Call Salt Lake Dental Care ASAP!
Categories: Dental Emergency
It may sound like a catastrophe to many Salt Lake City area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be salvaged. The most important things…
Salt Lake Dental Care Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Categories: Family Dentistry
Here at Salt Lake Dental Care, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the hardest parts of the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important not to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel. Even…
Your Smile Doesn’t Have to Show Your Age
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
As we grow older, we may welcome many changes. However, most Salt Lake City area retirees do not welcome wrinkles, gray hair and dental problems. Fortunately, your smile can be attractive and healthy throughout your golden years! Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of wear such as enamel loss, staining, and chips, it…
What Is A Canted Midline?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Clint Blackwood considers many factors when designing a smile for smile makeover client in the Sandy Utah area. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in…
