What’s the difference between a dental implant and a crown? The relationship can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we’re using this blog post to clear up the confusion. 1. A dental implant can act as a foundation …
Countless people have replaced missing teeth with dental implants, like those available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Unlike a dental bridge, an implant consists of a titanium post inserted directly into the jaw. The post and bone fuse to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the …
In this blog post from David Rice DDS in Elgin, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. Develop good nutrition and your dentist will smile down on you too. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a sip of water or brush your teeth …
How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we like to see our patients for a cleaning and checkup every six months or so, to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our …
Everyone in Elgin wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile dazzling. Are you grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening from David Rice DDS in Elgin might be the answer. A Brighter, Whiter Smile Having your teeth whitened professionally can …
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from David Rice DDS in Elgin, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, …
In this post from David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin, we are going to talk about dry mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually influence oral health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older adults. However, people of any age may experience symptoms of dry mouth …
Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great steps forward in modern dentistry, and they’re available at David Rice DDS in Elgin. You’ve probably heard some of the implant hype: ‘Dental implants are as good as natural teeth!’ ‘Implants can anchor dentures so they don’t slip around!’ ‘Implants are far superior to dental …
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we see patients with gum disease every day. It’s as serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a checkup. Fortunately, it is …
Everyday stress can cause some people to clench their jaw or grind their teeth. That can lead to other, serious problems. If this sounds at all like you, ask us about it at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can cause or complicate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint …
