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…
Dental health
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, we share some facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form is…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
“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…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
The Roy Dental Care Guide To Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are usually the very last teeth to grow into the jaw. They’re located way in the back, which can present problems for some people. We handle a lot of wisdom teeth cases at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. Also known as the third molars, wisdom teeth usually come in between the late…
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
Tell Your Dentist Which Prescription Meds You Are Taking
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out what medications their patients are taking. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT, our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental process. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can affect oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other anticoagulants…
3 Important Ways Protective Mouthguards Protect Young Smiles
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Here’s an important reminder from the team at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT: when you play sports, protect your teeth with a mouthguard. Anyone who plays sports risks an injury to the mouth and teeth. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete, high school player, or a 5-year-old playing youth soccer. Even…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
We fill a lot of cavities at Roy Dental Care in Roy UT. Tooth decay is a serious problem, with somewhere in the area of nine of every ten American adults having at least one cavity in their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way, because it’s easier to prevent a cavity than fill…
