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David Rice, DDS Blog

How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health

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

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Is Perfect Possible?

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

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Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress

“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

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5 Ways To Floss Daily

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

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Dental Sealants: A General Dentistry Tool in Elgin

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

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Just Like Natural Teeth: Porcelain Veneers in Elgin

At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin, we specialize in porcelain veneers, a cosmetic dentistry procedure used to reshape your teeth and give you a fabulous smile. Porcelain veneers are a popular choice for covering cracked, stained, or chipped teeth. They are custom-fitted, glass-like porcelain shells that are permanently attached to the surface of the teeth

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Cosmetic Dentistry in Elgin: First Things First

At David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin, we perform a lot of cosmetic dentistry. Sometimes we need to explain to patients that things have to happen in a certain order. For example, say a patient named Mr. Jones comes in for a smile makeover consultation about a smile makeover. He wants to fix two chipped

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Gentle Dental: Sedation Dentistry in Elgin

Modern dentistry is better than ever, but millions of Americans avoid seeing the dentist because of anxiety or fear. David Rice DDS in Elgin provides sedation dentistry for those patients. The most dangerous consequence of avoiding the dentist due to anxiety is waiting until pain becomes excruciating. At that point, the issue may be advanced

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Teeth Whitening in Elgin: Do It Right

As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola can have yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? At David Rice DDS in Elgin, we provide expert teeth whitening. Teeth whitening is

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Cosmetic Dentistry in Elgin: Four Great Reasons To Get A Smile Makeover!

Are you happy with your smile? If the answer is, ‘Not really,’ then here are some great reasons to consider cosmetic dentistry at David Rice DDS in Elgin. 4. Even one procedure can change your look. Some of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, are simple but have

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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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