Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…
Dental health
Focusing On The Top 3 At Roy Dental Care
I’m Dr. Reggie Whitaker. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Roy, Utah since 2013. I have found amazing people in this community. At Roy Dental Care, we focus on three important things as we attempt to be your dental provider of choice. Family Roy Dental Care focuses on your Family. We want to be the…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday dilemmas cause some people to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or exacerbate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular…
Yes, We Treat Bad Breath
When dental patients ask if mouthwash cures bad breath, we at Roy Dental Care tell them that treating bad breath with mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive ailments. The best-selling mouthwashes have…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t respond to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to understand that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
When people in the West Haven area think of diet and oral health, they frequently think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these dangerous sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda, and sugary fruit drinks are only part of the dilemma. At…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a permanent dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each Roy Dental Care patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some variables that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction necessary? Will I need to have…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today at Roy Dental Care we would like to focus on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we are missing teeth, the bone around the site of…
Your Smile Can Be Brighter and Lighter
To enhance your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Roy Dental Care. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more self-confident in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter smiles. White…
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably observed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. At Roy Dental Care, we want to make sure our patients are protected from this potentially dangerous shortcut. Some show a ‘real Clinton mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth-whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system…
