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 …
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 …
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 …
