Today’s Roy Dental Care article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the discovery of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with…
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What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
At Roy Dental Care we know that for ideal oral health, you need both healthy teeth and healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet.…
Time To Upgrade Your Smile?
Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many outstanding possibilities for Roy residents at Roy Dental Care. The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could…
What You See And What You Don’t
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your sensational smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three important smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
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…
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…
