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For optimal dental health, all Elgin residents should be visiting the dentist twice a year for cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also important that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about any medications …
Gum disease is far too common. With that in mind, those of us at David Rice DDS in Elgin have put together a short quiz to test your knowledge about this totally preventable condition. 1. Which of the following are risk factors for gum disease? a. Pregnancy b. Malocclusion c. Diabetes d. Family history 2. …
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to identify with 32 pieces missing. A 50-piece Bunny puzzle will probably still give warm fuzzies without 3 or 4 pieces in place. But take it from the team at David Rice DDS in Elgin: a 32-piece dental puzzle is just not fully finished without ALL of the …
Jaw pain may be the result of a number of issues. At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we can find out what’s going on. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis, the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses. When these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses exert pressure on surrounding areas. If the inflamed …
Let’s talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the troubles with your teeth prevent you? With cosmetic dentistry at David Rice DDS in Elgin, we …
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. This is a serious condition, and one that is treatable at David A. Rice DDS in Elgin. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If …
Are you thinking about a smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a “perfect smile” or a “celebrity smile?” Let’s talk about popular cosmetic dentistry procedures available from David Rice DDS in Elgin, and the results that can be expected. Composite Veneers The application of porcelain veneers at David A. Rice, DDS can remedy …
“There’s an app for that.” If you haven’t heard about this one, the team at David A Rice DDS in Elgin would like to share something that parents might find it interesting. Your child’s smartphone or tablet could be another important tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene habits. A mobile app called Toothsavers …
If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post from dentist David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the …
Our dental patients in Elgin know that regular brushing and flossing are essential to oral health. But brushing and flossing can’t do it all. And that’s why the team at David Rice DDS applies dental sealants, an important tool of general dentistry. Dental sealants are a plastic material that bond to the chewing surfaces of …
