This post from David Rice DDS in Elgin is about mouthwash, and the benefits you’ll get from using it. Or are there benefits? There are many different types of mouthwash on the market. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. Many people …
Along with brushing, flossing is the most important thing you can do for healthy teeth and gums. There’s a varity of floss types to choose from. Which one is best for you? It depends. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we’re using this space to summarize what’s available, and what might influence your choice of …
Dentists are always reminding their patients to brush and floss their teeth. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we know that in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some of our patients are going to lose a tooth. When that happens, we recommend dental implants as …
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing David Rice DDS in Elgin twice a year. Your dental health strategy should include: …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin, the dental health of each and every one of our patients is important. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important reasons for taking good care of your …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with cavities in children. Even though most moms and dads know the basics of children’s dental …
Have you ever thought about upgrading your smile? It may be easier than you think. Cosmetic dentistry from David Rice DDS in Elgin offers many remarkable possibilities. The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked, but require …
If you decide to lighten your smile with professional teeth whitening from David A Rice DDS in Elgin, you want the results to last as long as possible. But the same things that stained your teeth before the treatment can stain them afterward. To help slow things down, we have suggestioins to make that stunning …
At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush when they brush their teeth. We’re going to use this space to explain why. Brushing your teeth twice a day is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. (So is flossing, but we’ll save that topic for another …
Dental implants are one of the greatest advances in the field of dentistry. They are an artificial tooth root that is surgically implanted into the jaw of a patient, to replace a missing root. The implant, in turn, can support an artificial tooth. Dental implants are available from David Rice DDS in Elgin. Sometimes we …
