Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Roy, Utah looking for a smile makeover and need cosmetic dentistry, occlusion-related services, cosmetic dentistry, or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” Roy…
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What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance companies don’t cover tooth implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on…
Let’s Talk About Your Smile
I’m Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care. My office is located at 4902 S 1900 W Ste 4 in Roy. One of the best things about being a dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long-term dental goals. I enjoy discussing options and developing…
Are Your Teeth red?
…probably not. But tooth color is probably something you have been concerned about. One of our primary concerns at Roy Dental Care is ensuring that our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. But beyond just the health aspect, I also strive to help our patients achieve beautiful smiles that they can be proud of. One important…
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Roy Dental Care can restore missing…
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the expert dental assistants who work there. Today, we would like to consider the importance of these specialists who are typically overlooked. Dental assistants not only make your dental appointment more comfortable, they make it effective, efficient, and safe. You, the patient, are…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Welcome to our blog! Today’s post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to help with removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Forceful brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering…
Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most men and women know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health dilemmas your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health…
Roy Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Roy dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Lighten Your Smile Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways…
Suspect a Bite Problem?
Hello! I’m Reggie Whitaker, DMD, of Roy Dental Care in Roy. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases…
