Roy Dental Care is committed to preserving your natural teeth whenever possible. Dr. Reggie Whitaker and his team use advanced techniques and restorative treatments to save teeth that are damaged, decayed, or at risk. Sometimes, though, a tooth is too compromised to be repaired, and leaving it in place could jeopardize your overall oral health.…
Dental implants
Stable, Strong, Stunning: The Case for Implant Dentures
Missing teeth affect more than just your smile. Chewing becomes difficult, speech patterns change, remaining teeth shift out of place, and jawbone loss accelerates. Perhaps most challenging of all, confidence plummets when you’re constantly worried about how your smile looks. At Roy Dental Care, Dr. Reggie Whitaker understands these struggles and provides compassionate care to…
Is Your Bite Off? 6 Signs You Might Need Bite Alignment
Categories: Bite Optimization, Dental implants
Your “bite,” or dental occlusion, refers to how your upper and lower teeth come together when you close your mouth. While this might seem like a minor detail, the alignment of your bite plays a major role in your overall oral health and daily comfort. Bite misalignment, also known as malocclusion, can lead to more…
Preventing Jawbone Deterioration with Dental Implants
Tooth loss is about more than just aesthetics—it can have a significant impact on your jawbone health. Without proper care, losing even one tooth could lead to bone loss, facial changes, and long-term oral health challenges. At Roy Dental Care, we specialize in solutions that not only restore your smile but also preserve your jawbone…
Take Control of Your Life with Implant-Supported Dentures from Roy Dental Care
Missing teeth can have a profound impact on your life, making even the simplest tasks feel daunting. Chewing becomes difficult, speech can feel strained, and the changes to your facial structure might leave you feeling self-conscious. For many, these challenges affect confidence and overall emotional well-being. But here’s the good news—addressing these issues is possible,…
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the West Haven area with Roy Dental Care. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike traditional removable dentures, complete mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You…
Bridging The Gap
Hello, Roy smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let Roy Dental Care fill the gap for you and help you get your brilliant smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help you chew and speak properly. A dental…
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…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today at Roy Dental Care we would like to focus on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we are missing teeth, the bone around the site of…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, West Haven!
These days West Haven residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at…
