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David Rice, DDS Blog

Suspect a Bite Problem?

At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we know that a common dental problem tends to go undiagnosed for years. This is because people chalk it up to genetics and don’t even realize it’s a problem. The problem we’re talking about is, of course, malocclusion. Literally meaning “bad bite,” it is a term coined by

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Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any event in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for

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Captivate Audiences Once Again

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

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A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants

Mini-dental implants are, as their name suggests, a smaller version of regular dental implants. They have several advantages, and are available at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. Like their larger counterparts, mini implants are titanium posts inserted into the jaw, where they fuse with the bone to become a support for one or more

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Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?

Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep? A lot of people clench or grind their teeth, especially as they sleep. It’s called bruxism and can lead to jaw pain and tooth damage. If this sounds like you or someone close to you, talk to us about it at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL.

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Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet

Proper nutrition can benefit you in many ways: increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL we ask: How often do you consider how your diet affects your dental health? Your diet influences your risk of cavities, enamel health,

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How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit

Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a hard time

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The Best Resolution Is To Smile More!

This New Year’s Eve, folks all over the world will be watching the ball and waiting for it to drop. They will be jotting down resolutions left and right, ranging from the achievable to the borderline impossible. As everyone around you is dusting off old workout equipment and renewing gym memberships, David Rice DDS in

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This Coming New Year, Smile Brighter!

At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we know New Year’s Eve parties are just around the corner and we are eager to celebrate the coming of 2023! Soon, all of us will be gathering to watch fireworks and indulge in all sorts of fun traditions. This brings us to the topic of this article;

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Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health

If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this David Rice DDS in Elgin IL post is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too often in teens.

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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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