Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
Dental health
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
At Roy Dental Care, we know inflamed gums are red flags for potentially bigger issues. Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated,…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, to shift work or exhaustion. At Roy Dental Care, we know life can get in…
How Long Should You Brush?
Doctor Whitaker and the American Dental Association recommend two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most people think they brush that long but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Most of us only brush for about a minute, if that. Roy Dental Care provides preventative dentistry. We work with our patients…
Should I Worry About My Snoring?
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. At Roy Dental Care, we know snoring can have serious health consequences. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse into the airway.…
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
Many of Doctor Reggie Whitaker’s patients walk in for occlusion-related services, cosmetic dentistry, or cosmetic dentistry. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. And most really want to know if they are brushing effectively. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. At…
What Does Your Roy Dentist Need To Know?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, General dentistry, Gum disease, Restorative dentistry
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…
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…
Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care. Today’s post offers some answers to persistent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is awful, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time to start…
