This blog post from David Rice DDS in Elgin focuses on professional teeth cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are important, because they work together to maintain your dental health. We encourage patients to practice …
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! Found on the outer surface of your teeth, enamel is meant to last a lifetime, and with the help of regular checkups at David Rice DDS in Elgin, it can. Enamel may be super strong, but you have to take care …
If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, David Rice DDS in Elgin is here for you. Millions of Americans have sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues – biting or chewing hard foods – is another. …
Teeth that are damaged or misshapen can really detract from your smile, but thanks to cosmetic dentistry from David Rice DDS in Elgin, you can do something about these and other issues. There are fixes for nearly any tooth problem! Some of the most popular and effective procedures include: Veneers. Porcelain veneers are extremely thin …
We hope this post from David Rice DDS in Elgin will alert you to some harmful oral health threats. Too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: Sports Injuries. Nothing can wreck your smile faster than a knocked-out tooth, and playing sports can really put yours at risk. Even sports we …
This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at David Rice DDS in Elgin. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay, or cavities, occur when plaque combines with the sugars and/or starches …
Your teeth can last a lifetime. With regular checkups at David Rice DDs in Elgin and a few daily precautions, you’ll go a long way toward making sure they do. If you do any of the following, we recommend that you stop: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or compromised bridgework may …
In just a few short decades, dental implants have gone from state-of-the-art to mainstream dentistry. Dental implants are available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. The ever-increasing popularity of dental implants is due to several factors. Chief among these that they are so lifelike. Since they are attached to the jaw, they look and function …
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At David Rice DDS in Elgin we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost …
Imagine the following: You are stretched out in a dental chair at the start of a checkup. As a dental assistant wraps a paper bib around your neck and clicks on a bright overhead light, you tense up and your heart begins to pound. If this sounds at all like you, sedation dentistry from David …
