Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Roy Dental Care is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is vital, You’ll never hear one of us say ‘Don’t…
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Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are ‘so in’ right now, here are five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears, according to Roy Dental Care: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip…
Are All Clear Aligners Alike?
If you are researching orthodontics, you have probably heard about clear aligners. They offer several advantages over traditional metal braces. The most popular benefit is the fact that they are nearly invisible. Millions of men and women have straightened their teeth with aligners in the past twenty years since they were invented. At Roy Dental…
You May Have Gingivitis
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…
Focusing On The Top 3 At Roy Dental Care
I’m Dr. Reggie Whitaker. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Roy, Utah since 2013. I have found amazing people in this community. At Roy Dental Care, we focus on three important things as we attempt to be your dental provider of choice. Family Roy Dental Care focuses on your Family. We want to be the…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday dilemmas cause some people to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or exacerbate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular…
Yes, We Treat Bad Breath
When dental patients ask if mouthwash cures bad breath, we at Roy Dental Care tell them that treating bad breath with mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive ailments. The best-selling mouthwashes have…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t respond to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to understand that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
When people in the West Haven area think of diet and oral health, they frequently think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these dangerous sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda, and sugary fruit drinks are only part of the dilemma. At…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a permanent dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each Roy Dental Care patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some variables that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction necessary? Will I need to have…
