Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Roy Dental Care we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you forego semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more compelling reason to see your dentist regularly.…
Dental health
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
We advise our dental patients at Roy Dental Care to watch their sugar intake to restrict cavities and other health dilemmas. If you are trying to de-sugar your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as evident as the frosting on a piece of…
Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most men and women know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health dilemmas your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health…
Worried About Dental Visits?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
“How can I manage anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, and embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Talk about these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Doctor Reggie…
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. Most dentists prescribe a visit at least every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit your dentist more often. 1. Oral Cancer Detection…
Roy Dental Care Cosmetic Dentistry For Drop-Dead Gorgeous Smiles
Hello, I’m Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care. At Roy Dental Care, we expertly provide all of the advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, short-term braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic bonding. We also fill cavities with tooth-colored fillings that blend perfectly with your natural teeth. In addition,…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us once in a while skip this required habit. Studies show that around 68% of men and women report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they actually never floss. Skipping the regular flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and bring…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the Roy area and around Utah is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason to Avoid…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you convey it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure while the patient is an unimportant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Roy Dental Care, we don’t do things that way. You…
Do Whitestrips Work?
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Roy grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in West Haven were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore…
