doctor Reggie Whitaker is an experienced dentist here in Roy. At Roy Dental Care, we enjoy helping patients have optimum oral health. Today’s message focuses on something mouth-related that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth but also a…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some critical news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is found in the early stages. What warning signs…
Schedule Your Coronation
We treat all of our patients royally here at Roy Dental Care, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near West Haven, Roy Dental Care is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever.…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care. If you are one of my existing patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My relationship-focused team and I love taking care of our admired patients. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a cleaning and exam. During…
Dental Questions? Roy Dental Care Has Answers
Everyone has teeth, and smart people want to take care of their teeth. However, many individuals need a place where they can review basic principles of dental health and get straightforward information about restorative and cosmetic dental procedures such as dental implants, teeth whitening, and veneers. The Roy Dental Care dental blog is your source…
Wear A Crown In West Haven
Some Roy residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Most men and women know that they can go to their dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can help you with. Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia, is caused by a lack of saliva…
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as adorable as it did when you were in elementary school.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by…
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are killed with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Roy Dental Care strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry.…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that dentists can treat with bonding. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft, much like putty,…
