“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“Should I stop flossing my teeth if my gums bleed?” We are asked this occasionally at David Rice, DDS in Elgin. The answer is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly, and may be an early sign of developing gum disease. What constitutes effective, thorough …
If you have dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. As many as one of every five people in Elgin and elsewhere tense up at the thought of a dentist appointment. But don’t be afraid: with the general dentistry at David Rice DDS, the comfort of each patient is a #1 priority. There Is No Reason to …
