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 …
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 …
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 …
This blog post is for people who are disheartened because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin IL, want to encourage you to keep trying and assure you that our team of dental professionals is eager to help. Keep Trying To …
Your child’s dental health is important to overall health and vitality. At David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin, we love working with you and your whole family to ensure a healthy smile for life. First Visit Before Age One Pediatric dental care is essential, and that is why we recommend bringing your child in for …
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, with the following suggestions from dentist David Rice DDS in Elgin, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in as little as sixty seconds. Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds …
The goal of preventative dentistry is to maintain oral health so that no restorative dentistry is ever needed. In other words, preventing cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear. This is what we aim for at David Rice DDS in Elgin. We believe that brushing your teeth and flossing is a good beginning to preventative dentistry. …
What makes up a perfect smile? White teeth? Straight teeth? Teeth with pleasing proportions relative to one another? At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin, we believe a perfect smile is more than the sum of its parts. A perfect smile also contains an intangible element, your unique personality. What is a smile makeover? It …
At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a spa, relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes. We can’t totally recreate the spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from trying. We …
At David A. Rice DDS in Elgin, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Sometimes this involves sedation dentistry. Here are four …
