You can’t buy teeth implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative prices on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A permanent dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a dental implant depends on many factors. First, let’s define what we are talking about. A dental…
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Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?

At Roy Dental Care, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Roy as well. doctor Reggie Whitaker has been restoring teeth since 2013. Ongoing training is essential to remain at…
Suspect a Bite Problem?

Hello! I’m Reggie Whitaker, DMD, of Roy Dental Care in Roy. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases…
7 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth

In a perfect world, each of your precious teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most Utah men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?

Welcome to the Roy Dental Care dental blog! I am doctor Reggie Whitaker. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can entirely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Roy Dental…
5 Smile Solutions at Roy Dental Care

Many Roy professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A stunning smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! Start the Day With a Smile When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth…
Discover Why Patients Trust Their Smile To Roy Dental Care

Hi, I’m doctor Reggie Whitaker. Practicing dentistry at Roy Dental Care is enjoyable and rewarding. I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me thank you personally for allowing me to serve your dental needs. I…
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth

Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and expensive to repair. Today’s post in the Roy Dental Care dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Avoiding a cracked tooth means avoiding chewing on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts,…
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?

Veneers have a multitude of applications in Roy cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many West Haven dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things

1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Beef jerky and pitted fruits. 2. Chewing on hard things This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, talk about it with your dentist. An appliance can protect your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food Gummy…