Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
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Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Roy Dental Care post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Roy teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Roy Dental Care, we see decay and gum disease far too often in teens.…
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,…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us once in a while skip this required habit. Studies show that around 68% of men and women report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they actually never floss. Skipping the regular flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and bring…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In the Roy Dental Care dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I hope you…
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Roy Dental Care
1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?
Welcome to the Roy Dental Care dental blog! I am doctor Reggie Whitaker. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can entirely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Roy Dental…
5 Smile Solutions at Roy Dental Care
Many Roy professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A stunning smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! Start the Day With a Smile When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth…
