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…
General dentistry
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…
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…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
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…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Have you ever taken an unanticipated trip to the supermarket looking completely disheveled in a rush to purchase an emergency item–say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your sloppy sweatpants and stained…
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Hello, and welcome to our Roy Dental Care cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain Veneers Give Your Teeth a Makeover Veneers are thin shells made from…
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.…
