Little things can detract from the appearance of your smile, and in a big way. A chip from some long-ago mishap or a gap between teeth, or maybe just the passage of time. With cosmetic dentistry from David Rice DDS in Elgin, those flaws can be fixed; you’ll get the smile you’ve always wanted. You …
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. They’ll tense up just thinking about an ordinary exam; the idea of a more complicated procedure, like a dental implant, can send their stress level through the roof. Sedation dentistry from David Rice DDS in Elgin can get them through it. Dental implants are actually a rather straightforward …
In its mildest form, gum disease is called gingivitis. It is easily treatable at David Rice DDS in Elgin, but since gum disease is progressive, prompt treatment is definitely in order. If you’re diagnosed with gingivitis your first reaction might be one of alarm. After all, gum disease is one of the leading causes of …
If you have never liked the appearance of your smile, we have good news! With cosmetic dentistry from David Rice DDS in Elgin you can improve it. There is no reason why you should go through life being unhappy with the way your teeth look. Cosmetic dentistry is a range of dental procedures that can …
Porcelain veneers from David Rice DDS in Elgin are a versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment that can improve any smile. 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 in place, your smile will be as near to perfect as …
Artificial teeth supported by dental implants look and function like natural teeth: so much so that many patients can’t tell the difference between the implant and their natural teeth. These state-of-the-art implants are available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jaw. What makes them …
Have you ever wished you could snap your fingers and transform your smile, as if by magic? Sorry, we can’t do that at David Rice DDS in Elgin. But we can do the next best thing! With our professional-grade teeth whitening services, we can dramatically brighten your smile in a single office visit. Imagine! You …
This post from David Rice DDS in Elgin is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA seal on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about this dental association? The ADA’s self-proclaimed mission is to improve the level of public oral health by supporting the dental industry through not-for-profit federal, …
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink. Food debris …
For millions of people, the mere thought of going to the dentist sends their anxiety level through the roof. This emotion can range from anxiety to outright phobia, and can be so intense that some people avoid the dentist entirely. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we can help with sedation dentistry. To be blunt, …
