Today’s Roy Dental Care article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the discovery of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with…
Restorative dentistry
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…
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?

Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the West Haven area with Roy Dental Care. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike traditional removable dentures, complete mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You…
Bridging The Gap

Hello, Roy smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing teeth? Let Roy Dental Care fill the gap for you and help you get your brilliant smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help you chew and speak properly. A dental…
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…
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,…
What Does Your Roy Dentist Need To Know?

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…
Get Your Teeth In Shape, West Haven!

These days West Haven residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at…