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…
Gum disease
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…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?

Today in the Roy dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is generally caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!

Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them in good shape we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?

Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT we see patients with gum disease almost every day. It’s as serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a checkup. It’s…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases

Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. What do your gums do? Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your…
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?

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…
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…
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?…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease

Why should everyone brush their teeth at least twice a day? At Roy Dental Care, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from between teeth and clears away plaque, that filmy residue that forms…