Your Smile Says Keep Trying!

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Today’s post is for people who are frustrated because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to urge you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS is eager to help.

Keep Trying To Floss

Many people are vigilant about brushing and believe that it makes up for the lack of flossing. This is a misconception. Flossing is the only way to clean food debris and plaque from the gumline. Failure to floss can lead to periodontal disease which can, in turn, bring about tooth loss. We encourage everyone to make it a habit to floss appropriately every day. If you are not sure how to floss correctly, any one of the caring dental hygienists at Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS would be eager to teach you. (They’re the pros!) Call 801-938-8855 to schedule a professional dental cleaning a refresher course on flossing.

Keep Trying to Overcome Dental Anxiety

Skipping dental checkups can have dangerous, and in some cases, irreversible oral health consequences. Severe decay or delayed diagnosis of oral cancer are two potential perils. If you are afraid of going to the dentist, you are not alone. This psychological disorder affects a significant portion of the population. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage this condition so you can undergo an exam and any required care. Talk to Dr. Blackwood if you or a family member suffers from dental anxiety. Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS provides oral sedation and other help for nervous patients.

Keep Trying to Quit Tobacco

Smoking is just as detrimental for your teeth and gums as it is for other parts of your body. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to quit the habit, it’s clear that you value your health and want to lower your risk for all the problems caused or exacerbated by smoking, chewing, or vaping.

Many smokers do not conquer the habit the first time. But there’s hope! According to the CDC, there are now more former smokers than present users. Each of those former smokers was once right where you are. Keep trying!

Sometimes a little help can make all the difference. Call Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS at 801-938-8855 to schedule an appointment.

Source:
The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General.” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services., Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2014, accessed June 13, 2017

Contact Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS:

801-938-8855

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

279 E 5900 S Ste 202
Murray, Utah
84107

 

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