If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Roy grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in West Haven were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore…
Cosmetic Dentistry
What’s The Latest With Dental Veneers?
One of the developments in cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of smile restoration patients who have received conventional veneers are happy with the results, some dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to give up healthy tooth structure. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers are a less invasive procedure for…
Roy Dental Care Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is doctor Reggie Whitaker and I want to tell you about Roy Dental Care. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. For some individuals, the…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Today in the Roy dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is generally caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they…
4 Reasons To Look For The ADA Seal on Oral Care Products
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you decide on displays the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and…
Helping Roy Patients Love Dental Visits
It’s no secret that many Roy people dread going to the dentist. Everyone knows it and despite your best efforts, even your West Haven area dentist knows it. But when you start visiting your dentist for the latest cosmetic dental treatments, you may find that you LOVE going to the dentist! Dentists in the Clinton,…
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and expensive to repair. Today’s post in the Roy Dental Care dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Avoiding a cracked tooth means avoiding chewing on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts,…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Roy Dental Care post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to…
Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your Layton, West Haven, or Hooper dentist? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. doctor Whitaker recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A…
