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…
General dentistry
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In the Roy Dental Care dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I hope you…
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Roy Dental Care
1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…
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…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Clinton, Layton, and Hooper areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in the Roy Dental Care post, we are going to review 4 reasons why…
Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local West Haven dental patients. As your doctor, I’m passionate about helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in the West Haven knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local West Haven dental practice…
We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. doctor Whitaker knows this, and that is why the dental team at Roy Dental Care have made patient comfort our top priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you a more…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have problems with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is critical to come in for an exam. Mouth…
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…
Oral Health During Pregnancy
Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious infant can not only consume your time but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your strength during these critical months. It’s critical to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also…
