At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry. Patients interested in changing one aspect or another of their smiles usually have a pretty good idea of what they’d like done. Sometimes it’s as easy as that: teeth whitening, for example. But we always examine the patient’s features and measure what …
To maintain good dental health, your teeth and gums need a lot of good ol’-fashioned TLC. But even when we do our best, bacteria can sneak in and cause tooth decay. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we would be happy to take care of your dental issues. Few of us go through life without …
Implant-supported dentures have restored normal biting power to thousands of people, and every day more and more people are choosing them. They are available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. 1. Traditional Dentures are not the only replacement selection for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or in combination with a partial denture is often …
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. There are lots of nicknames for teeth, and that’s okay; we use them all the time, at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Whatever you call them, take good care of them so they last! Making time in your busy day to brush and floss is a habit that will …
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. Oral Cancer …
Once one of our patients at David Rice DDS in Elgin has decided to move forward with a dental implant, they usually start asking questions. One of the first is about the healing time involved. Our short answer is that we don’t know for certain, because every patient and every case is unique. But we …
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become complacent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In this blog post from David Rice DDS in Elgin, our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand, and to think about whether you could step it up a notch. By committing to dental health best practices, …
Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. For a …
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at the grocery store lately, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. Can any of the match the professional whitening you get at David Rice DDS in Elgin? A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options were whitening toothpastes and …
Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with dental implants from David Rice DDS in Elgin. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often. That …
