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…
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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…
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of Utah is no exception. Did you know that several studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, at Roy Dental Care we know…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
At Roy Dental Care we know that for ideal oral health, you need both healthy teeth and healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet.…
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…
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
The alveolar bone Alveolar bone loss, a result of periodontal disease, weakens the bone-supporting teeth, leading to mobility and potential tooth loss. Roy Dental Care prioritizes early detection and tailored treatment to preserve oral health and restore function, ensuring lasting smiles. The bone surrounding the teeth is called the alveolar bone. Its main job is…
Time To Upgrade Your Smile?
Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many outstanding possibilities for Roy residents at Roy Dental Care. The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to decay or trauma. At Roy Dental Care we know we are fortunate to live at a time when there is a permanent…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Roy Dental Care
Hello West Haven dental blog visitors, welcome to the Roy Dental Care blog. I am Doctor Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care in Roy. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off for the multiple…
Hiding Your Smile? Roy Dental Care Can Help
Some individuals don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—none of these can coax a smile or laugh. If this person sounds familiar (because it is you!), then maybe you would like some specifics about complete smile makeovers. Don’t…
