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David Rice, DDS Blog

Tooth Brushing Basics For Healthy Smiles In Elgin

Why should everyone in Elgin brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we let food

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Crown Or Veneer?

I am David Rice of David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin.  David A. Rice, DDS offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating brilliant smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer

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What You See And What You Don’t

If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your dazzling smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three essential smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often

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Let’s Make A Plan

When you are passionate about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Inconsistent effort is rarely effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past, but lately have observed

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3 Tips To Make Brushing In Elgin Count

Many of Dr. David Rice’s patients walk in for cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, or teeth whitening. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered – from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques – is

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Protect Your Athlete’s Teeth

Do you have a son or daughter that plays Elgin youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, and basketball can be very risky for your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are

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5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today

1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute dental cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as detrimental. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis,

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Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush

Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as important to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Elgin parents we meet at David A. Rice, DDS hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth is

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Not Happy With Your Elgin Dentist?

Hello St Charles IL dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome! I am Dr. David Rice. My cosmetic dental practice is called David A. Rice, DDS. We are located at 1972 Larkin Ave Ste 1 in Elgin. You can find information about my practice, services,

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Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile

Hello, I’m Dr. David Rice. At my Elgin practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Elgin men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be

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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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