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…
Restorative dentistry
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
At Roy Dental Care we take our patients’ health seriously. Especially preventing illness. When it comes to oral cancer mortality rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of men and women who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, West Haven!
These days West Haven residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at…
Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
Today’s Roy Dental Care post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment in dental-speak) can save…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?
Many of the patients who visit Roy Dental Care have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a cosmetic dentist can answer. New developments in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration if you want to improve your smile and look…
What is the Difference Between a Dental Inlay or an Onlay?
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The choice…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of Roy Dental Care are given 6 vital instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you achieve the optimal outcome. This critical knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation with…
Saving Teeth at Roy Dental Care in Roy
When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is frequently the only way to save the tooth. During a root…
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At Roy Dental Care, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Roy as well. doctor Reggie Whitaker has been restoring teeth since 2013. Ongoing training is essential to remain at…
How Dental Assistants Ensure Quality Dental Care
At Roy Dental Care, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a first-rate level of care. Today’s article focuses on the role of a dental assistant. Dental Assistants Play An Important Role at Our Practice You most likely think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth…
