Does your heart start pounding at the simple thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you pass a dental practice? Many men and women who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration services chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’…
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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…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
This is an important question occasionally asked by patients at Roy Dental Care. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is hardly possible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you…
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…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
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…
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…
