General dentistry

This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay (cavities) occurs when plaque combines with the sugars and/or starches…

No matter your age, the team at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all…

If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an early riser, try…

At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed…

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we apply it  to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most…

Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand…

Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This…

The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can…