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…
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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…
Are You Smiling?

Hello Roy! Welcome to Roy Dental Care, and we have been here serving the West Haven area since 2013. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep our patients and others…
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…
Roy Dental Care Cosmetic Dentistry For Drop-Dead Gorgeous Smiles

Hello, I’m Reggie Whitaker of Roy Dental Care. At Roy Dental Care, we expertly provide all of the advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, short-term braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic bonding. We also fill cavities with tooth-colored fillings that blend perfectly with your natural teeth. In addition,…
Do Whitestrips Work?

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…
Don’t Settle For An Unattractive Smile

No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Reggie Whitaker DMD at Roy Dental Care in Roy has the solutions for your smile problems. You don’t have to live with crooked or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are a cost-effective and non-invasive way to correct misshapen…
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…
Tooth Whitening: What The ADA Has To Say

When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, it’s natural to want to experience the dramatic results for yourself. However, responsible dental patients should know what the American Dental Association has to say regarding common cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. The ADA advises patients to speak with their dentist before starting any bleaching regimen.…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease

Here is some critical news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is found in the early stages. What warning signs…