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David Rice, DDS Blog

Between-Meal Cleaning

At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin, we constantly remind our patients to brush and floss their teeth after every meal. And most of our patients take that advice to heart. But what are you supposed to do in the middle of the day? You’re out and about, and your usual stuff – that favorite

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A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray

At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin IL, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have complete information about a patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more

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The Tea And Teeth Question

Here’s a riddle from David Rice DDS in Elgin: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post we’re going to talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages like

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Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing

This blog post from David A. Rice DDS in Elgin IL is for kids who want to make flossing a habit – and we recommend that you do! Here are 5 flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to chest can

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Sparkling Smiles With Safe Whitening

One of the easiest ways to upgrade your smile is with teeth whitening at David A. Rice DDS in Elgin. Whitening teeth is an easy, non-invasive method to improve your overall appearance and bring confidence to your daily interactions with people. Before beginning any teeth whitening procedure, we recommend meeting with us for a consultation.

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Are Dental Veneers Reversible?

When people seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers from David A. Rice DDS in Elgin are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very heavy-duty porcelain. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and new

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Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth

As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. But most of us will need to restore a

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Root Canal vs Dental Implant

When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by completing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that influence this determination. These include whether there is an infection in the surrounding bone, the amount

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Patient Education Is A Priority At David A. Rice, DDS

At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we pride ourselves on excellent dentistry and giving patients the tools they need for a healthy smile. We know that excellent dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure we explain

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A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day

You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry is an investment in you. And it pays off every single

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Memberships & Associations

Dr. David Rice, DDS, KOIS Center Clinical Instructor membership page The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry membership logo for Dr. Rice, DDS Elgin dentist Dr. David Rice is a member of the American Dental Association Illinois State Dental Society membership badge for Dr. David Rice, DDS

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