When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, it’s natural to want to know what the fuss is all about. In this post from David Rice DDS in Elgin we’ll share what the American Dental Association has to say about teeth whitening, one of the procedures we offer. The ADA advises patients to know the details …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry. It’s been said that cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. That’s a workable definition for what we do. More to the point, though, is that we use sound dental techniques to bring positive changes to the smiles of our patients. …
Porcelain veneers do not make your teeth look larger – unless you want them to. A veneer can correct many flaws and is a minimally invasive restoration. Porcelain veneers are among the cosmetic dentistry procedures available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Veneers are an easy way to cover chips or cracks in your teeth, …
A serious side effect of losing a tooth by extraction, accident, or disease is the potential for bone loss. This can be minimized, or even avoided outright, with a dental implant from David Rice DDS in Elgin. The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support …
Hello gum chewers! In this post from David Rice DDS in Elgin we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help guard your smile from tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can …
This message from David Rice DDS in Elgin looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the conception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair …
This post from David Rice DDS in Elgin is about dental health and tooth decay. Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types, but most don’t cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar to create a powerful acid. …
Here’s an important reminder from the team at David Rice DDS in Elgin: when you play sports, protect your teeth with a mouthguard. Anyone who plays sports is at risk of an injury to the mouth and teeth. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete, high school player, or a 5-year-old playing youth …
You’ve probably heard that dentists recommend having a checkup every six months. That applies to adults and children alike. In some cases, however, we want to see a patient more often, at David Rice DDS in Elgin. If your child has an increased risk for dental problems, we advise you to bring them in every …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin we are dedicated to smile perfection. We use cosmetic dentistry to transform ordinary smiles into smile masterpieces. Here are some of the procedures we use in smile makeovers. Implant Dentistry Dental implants are the ultimate tooth restoration. A dental implant is a metal post that is inserted into your …
