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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
Don’t continue living with the fear of your next dental appointment. There are options that will allow you to forget the experience entirely—sedation dentistry.
