Teeth whitening is the most in-demand cosmetic dentistry procedure there is, and at David Rice DDS in Elgin we provide whitening that is safe and painless, and above all, highly effective. Teeth naturally lose their luster as time goes by. It’s just an unfortunate fact of life. It’s also one of the main reasons people …
More than five million Americans have dentures made every year, in order to replace missing natural teeth. More and more of them are choosing implant-supported dentures, like those available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Implant-supported dentures look much like ordinary dentures, but there is a big difference. Where ordinary dentures are held in place …
Along with your daily dental health routine, regular checkups at David Rice DDS in Elgin are essential to maintaining good dental health, and the peace of mind that comes with it. For most patients, we recommend a checkup every six months. Sometimes we need to see a patient more often, and sometimes less often. But …
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, …
Gum disease is a progressive condition that, left unchecked, can result in the loss of some or even all of your teeth. It is also a treatable condition, at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Formally called periodontal disease, it attacks the tissue that support your teeth. In its milder form it is called gingivitis. According …
Porcelain veneers from David Rice DDS in Elgin are a cosmetic dentistry procedure that enables you to get the smile you’ve always wanted. Veneers are micro-thin shells of ceramic that are custom-shaped, one by one, to the teeth you want addressed. With porcelain veneers, you can cover imperfections like chips and cracks, gaps between teeth, …
Most people would love to have a great smile: one of those high-wattage smiles that can light up a room. With a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover from David Rice DDS in Elgin, you can get one. A beautiful smile is the sum of its parts. Cosmetic dentistry is a group of procedures that address those …
Dental implants are a true marvel of modern dentistry. For people who have lost one or more of their natural teeth dental implants, like those from David Rice DDS in Elgin, are the next best thing to growing a new one. An implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the jaw, where it …
The pain from TMJ disorder can be excruciating and make life difficult. We offer effective treatment at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Patients often wonder why they have the condition. Unfortunately, the reasons can be hard to pin down. There is no single cause for TMJ disorder, which is pain in the temporomandibular joint. Arthritis …
There’s hardly anyone out there who wouldn’t like to have a brighter, whiter smile. With professional teeth whitening at David Rice DDS in Elgin, getting the whitest possible smile has never been easier. You might think that over-the-counter whitening products are a simple shortcut to whiter teeth. It’s true there are lots of whitening gels, …
