Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a …
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a …
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth, they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back …
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with proper home care and regular checkups at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, they can. But sometimes things go wrong, in spite of everyone’s best efforts. Dental implants are an ideal solution for anyone who loses one or more of their natural teeth. Dental implants …
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam. …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we know how stressful the idea of invasive dental treatment can be. During the procedure, we can numb your pain with local anesthetics and a host of other sedation options. But what about when you go home and the medicine wears off? You’re often left to deal with …
There is never a good time to have a toothache. The sensation can be anything from a dull ache to sharp pain. It might be throbbing and persistent, or only there when you bite into something. You may need immediate attention, and if you do, David Rice DDS in Elgin IL is your go-to resource. …
Dental implants from David Rice DDS in Elgin IL are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are certain risks involved. In this post, we will consider the possible complications of a dental implant. Infection: …
When they are properly cared for, adult teeth can last a lifetime. If you get a loose adult tooth, it is a sign that something is going on, and you should call us at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL right away. There are a number of reasons why a permanent, adult tooth can become …
It can happen in an instant: a blow to the mouth so violent, it knocks out a tooth. This is an authentic dental emergency and you need immediate care, like what we offer at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. If you venture on to a playing field, even if it’s only for touch football, …
