Wisdom teeth are the furthest-back molars in the mouth. Most people get them during their late teens or early twenties. We don’t need them, and at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT we can extract them before they cause any problems. For some people, wisdom teeth never cause any problems at all; they live with…
General dentistry
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Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we are committed to providing the best possible dental care for our patients. We want each one to be well-informed about their dental health and the services we provide. We view ourselves as your first line of defense against dental issues. When you come in for a checkup,…
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of healthy teeth, that’s great! Keep taking care of them. But most of us will need to restore a tooth sooner or later, and this post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT looks at six…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
The Gift Of Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Many of our dental patients at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT wonder why we still send them home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. A toothbrush and floss are the best tools…
