Living with missing or damaged teeth can affect your confidence and oral health. Simple activities such as eating or smiling can become challenging when you’re insecure about your teeth. Fortunately, dental implants offer an excellent solution for restoring the look, feel, and functionality of your smile. If you’re in Elgin, IL, and facing dental issues, …
Regarding oral health, we often focus on regular brushing, flossing, and routine cleanings. However, beneath that pearly surface lies a vital area of dental care that often goes unnoticed—endodontics. For residents in Elgin, IL, and surrounding areas like Bartlett, South Elgin, and Wayne, Dr. David Rice, DDS, sheds light on why this specialty is essential …
You can’t buy dental implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative costs on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. David Rice DDS can walk you through the implant process. The price of a permanent tooth implant depends on many factors. …
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 …
Many people know that a permanent dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a more affordable option than having numerous implants while still providing many benefits as compared to standard dentures. David Rice DDS can install long-lasting …
Today in the David Rice DDS dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum …
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. At David Rice DDs, we specialize in restorative dental procedures However many dental insurance companies don’t cover tooth implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, …
When Dr. David Rice of David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay …
Today’s post from David Rice DDS focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to …
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and expensive to repair. Today’s post in the David A. Rice, DDS 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 …
