Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit that…
Dental health
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we understand that. (Life gets busy for us, too!) But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
Patients considering a dental implant from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT usually want to know about their success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with implant placements, first let’s discuss what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is anchored into the jaw and…
Been A While Since You’ve Visited A Dentist?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we say it all the time: see us at twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. And happily, most of our patients are really good about making and keeping those appointments. It’s the best way to stay on top of their dental health. But there are always…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we will consider jaw bone health. To remain strong and vital, your jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces…
Suffering From Jaw Pain?
At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In today’s article, we will discuss jaw pain. Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of jaw pain. Here are some of the possible causes: Infection A localized infection can trigger or exacerbate jaw pain. An infection puts…
The Roy Dental Care Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting, and really take you off-guard. That’s because its progression is slow, and it’s usually painless. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, so at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT it’s something we take very seriously. What can you do to prevent gum disease?…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
Are Dental Implants Worth It?
Are dental implants from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT worth the investment? Absolutely! A dental implant, if you haven’t heard, is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth. The actual dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed into the jaw bone to replace the root of…
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we provide thorough cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art office. Maintaining…
