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…
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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…
How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Veneers have a multitude of applications in Roy cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many West Haven dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Beef jerky and pitted fruits. 2. Chewing on hard things This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, talk about it with your dentist. An appliance can protect your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food Gummy…
The Mark Of The Perfect Dentist
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to decide on a dentist. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably. An Educated Dentist Reggie Whitaker, DMD performs fantastic work for patients…
A Facial or Filling?
At Roy Dental Care, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush West Haven spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes. Just because we can’t recreate an identical spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from trying.…
