If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…
General dentistry
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps

It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Doctor Reggie Whitaker with Roy Dental Care writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add critical dental care to each day in 60 seconds…
The Vital Importance of Caring for Your Gums in Utah

When it comes to maintaining oral health, many people focus primarily on their teeth. However, the significance of gum care should never be overlooked. Healthy gums play a crucial role in overall oral well-being and are essential for preserving the stability and longevity of your teeth. Let’s look at a few reasons why it’s important…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts

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.…
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…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings

Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around West Haven. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately,…
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…
What’s Your Dental Plan?

Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Roy, Utah looking for a smile makeover and need cosmetic dentistry, occlusion-related services, cosmetic dentistry, or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” Roy…
Let’s Talk About Your Smile

I’m Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care. My office is located at 4902 S 1900 W Ste 4 in Roy. One of the best things about being a dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long-term dental goals. I enjoy discussing options and developing…
Are Your Teeth red?

…probably not. But tooth color is probably something you have been concerned about. One of our primary concerns at Roy Dental Care is ensuring that our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. But beyond just the health aspect, I also strive to help our patients achieve beautiful smiles that they can be proud of. One important…