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 …
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 …
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; …
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. …
Many people with a gummy smile undergo surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we can help with our cosmetic dentistry procedures. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe …
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 …
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? If you cope with dental anxiety, then sedation dentistry from David Rice DDS in Elgin IL can help. Dental anxiety is common: millions of Americans dread going to the …
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL. The plaque process goes something like …
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But David Rice DDS in Elgin IL has a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as brushing your …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL our objective is to help every patient who comes in for an appointment to have the best possible oral health. This post focuses on something that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy …
