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,…
Gum disease
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
Many of Doctor Reggie Whitaker’s patients walk in for occlusion-related services, cosmetic dentistry, or cosmetic dentistry. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. And most really want to know if they are brushing effectively. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. At…
What Does Your Roy Dentist Need To Know?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, General dentistry, Gum disease, Restorative dentistry
For optimal dental health, all Roy, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for scheduled cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also critical that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell our team at Roy…
Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care. Today’s post offers some answers to persistent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is awful, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time to start…
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Roy Dental Care, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it impacts your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Roy residents with diabetes as well as individuals who are…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the West Haven area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Roy Dental Care is here for you. doctor Reggie Whitaker has been treating this common issue since 2013. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper…
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help reduce your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study evaluated oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the…
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…
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.…
