Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.

Most people have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, extreme alcohol consumption, smoking, or uncontrolled spending. (Even though many of

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Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health

If you have claustrophobia, you avoid cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without participating in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is

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Keeping Patients Calm Since 1986

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In

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We Understand Dental Anxiety

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In

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Don’t Skip the Dentist! Sedation Dentistry

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by David Rice DDS in Elgin. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both,

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Gentle Dental: Sedation Dentistry in Elgin

Modern dentistry is better than ever, but millions of Americans avoid seeing the dentist because of anxiety or fear. David Rice DDS in Elgin provides sedation dentistry for those patients. The most dangerous consequence of avoiding the dentist due to anxiety is waiting until pain becomes excruciating. At that point, the issue may be advanced

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If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing? Gum Disease in Elgin

“Should I stop flossing my teeth if my gums bleed?” We are asked this occasionally at David Rice, DDS in Elgin. The answer is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly, and may be an early sign of developing gum disease. What constitutes effective, thorough

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Don’t Dread A Checkup! General Dentistry in Elgin

If you have dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. As many as one of every five people in Elgin and elsewhere tense up at the thought of a dentist appointment. But don’t be afraid: with the general dentistry at David Rice DDS, the comfort of each patient is a #1 priority. There Is No Reason to

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Sleep Dentistry At David A. Rice, DDS

Dental visits can be extremely stressful and for some Illinois residents, the fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need. At David A. Rice, DDS we provide the best oral sedation dentistry available. We will accommodate your needs with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation. Don’t

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Memberships & Associations

Dr. David Rice, DDS, KOIS Center Clinical Instructor membership page The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry membership logo for Dr. Rice, DDS Elgin dentist Dr. David Rice is a member of the American Dental Association Illinois State Dental Society membership badge for Dr. David Rice, DDS

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