Hello! I’m Dr. Reggie Whitaker, DMD, of Roy Dental Care in Roy. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 2013. Dentistry is a challenging and fascinating profession; dentists must have diagnostic skills, dexterity, extensive scientific knowledge, and good visual memory. Dentistry also requires artistic ability. In addition to the technical aspects of dentistry,…
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Debunking Dental Myths
Today’s Roy Dental Care blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the West Haven area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Roy! Welcome to the Roy Dental Care dental blog. Let’s talk about cosmetic dental smile makeovers. Some Roy patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips…
Smile Makeovers: It’s Not Just About Your Teeth
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Roy cosmetic dental practice since 2013. Each one of my West Haven smile makeover patients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as a dentist…
Why Look For The Seal?
When you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or other oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a simple way to make smart choices for the products you need to keep your mouth clean, healthy, and free of tooth…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us once in a while skip this required habit. Studies show that around 68% of men and women report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they actually never floss. Skipping the regular flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and bring…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In the Roy Dental Care dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I hope you…
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Roy Dental Care
1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you convey it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure while the patient is an unimportant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Roy Dental Care, we don’t do things that way. You…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Clinton, Layton, and Hooper areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in the Roy Dental Care post, we are going to review 4 reasons why…
