Regular check-ups and cleanings at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT are essential for good dental health. But in some people their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning, causing them concern. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about…
General dentistry
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay (cavities) occurs when plaque combines with the sugars and/or starches…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
No matter your age, the team at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all…
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an early riser, try…
Floss Pick Facts For Roy
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we share some facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form is…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we apply it to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand…
The Roy Dental Care Guide To Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are usually the very last teeth to grow into the jaw. They’re located way in the back, which can present problems for some people. We handle a lot of wisdom teeth cases at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. Also known as the third molars, wisdom teeth usually come in between the late…
