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David Rice, DDS Blog

What If My Tooth Gets Knocked Out?

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,

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We Understand Dental Anxiety

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

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The Five Stages of a Cavity

In this message from David Rice DDS in Elgin IL we discuss something about cavities you might not know. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is not entirely true. In the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. There are five main stages to

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Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes

In this post from David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we are focusing on porcelain veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can remedy many cosmetic issues such as: Chips Cracks Stains Misshapen teeth Teeth

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How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color

Most people want to have white teeth and a great smile. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we can fix that. Did you know that tooth enamel is like skin? It has pores

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Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces

Porcelain veneers from David Rice DDS in Elgin IL are a versatile treatment that can improve a range of flaws on any smile, and leave you with a dental masterpiece! Veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic that are attached to the front of your teeth. Veneers are custom-fitted for each tooth. Once they are

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Go Back In Time

So you’ve lost some teeth and hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from David Rice DDS in Elgin, you can! A dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jaw, where it

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Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)

In this post from David Rice DDS in Elgin, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia. Saliva and

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Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles?

If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. At David Rice DDS in Elgin we offer cosmetic dentistry to keeping you looking great and feeling confident. Few of us were born with perfect teeth. Cosmetic dentistry means using sound

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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 aes cds

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