Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…
General dentistry
Focusing On The Top 3 At Roy Dental Care
I’m Dr. Reggie Whitaker. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Roy, Utah since 2013. I have found amazing people in this community. At Roy Dental Care, we focus on three important things as we attempt to be your dental provider of choice. Family Roy Dental Care focuses on your Family. We want to be the…
Yes, We Treat Bad Breath
When dental patients ask if mouthwash cures bad breath, we at Roy Dental Care tell them that treating bad breath with mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive ailments. The best-selling mouthwashes have…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t respond to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to understand that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
When people in the West Haven area think of diet and oral health, they frequently think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these dangerous sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda, and sugary fruit drinks are only part of the dilemma. At…
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably observed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. At Roy Dental Care, we want to make sure our patients are protected from this potentially dangerous shortcut. Some show a ‘real Clinton mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth-whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Have you ever taken an unanticipated trip to the supermarket looking completely disheveled in a rush to purchase an emergency item–say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your sloppy sweatpants and stained…
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Hello, and welcome to our Roy Dental Care cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain Veneers Give Your Teeth a Makeover Veneers are thin shells made from…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
At Roy Dental Care, we know inflamed gums are red flags for potentially bigger issues. Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated,…
