If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a decision to make. Should you choose ordinary dentures or go with state-of-the-art implant dentures, like those at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL? One of the biggest disadvantages to ordinary dentures is a greatly reduced ability to bite and chew …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you have been paying attention to orthodontics in recent years, you probably have heard about clear braces. They have been welcomed by many people, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces, and are available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. There’s more good news for those who want to straighten their …
Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from David Rice DDS in Elgin often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a replacement tooth, …
A smile can reflect a good heart and your best intentions. It’s one of your most valuable assets, and at David Rice DDS in Elgin we remind you to do whatever you can to protect it. We’ve drawn up a list of five things we call “smile wreckers.” Sports Injuries. Nothing can wreck your smile …
This post from David Rice DDS in Elgin focuses on fluoride. What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as well as in water. Many cities adjust the fluoride content of their municipal …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for seeing …
