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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Hello! I’m David Rice, DDS, of David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1986. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the …
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At David A. Rice, DDS, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty things on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental …
Most Wayne parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. David A. Rice, DDS recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your St Charles IL dentist. …
Do you have a missing tooth? Are you considering the different types of restorative dental procedures available? Does a dental bridge seem to make the most sense financially? If you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your mouth, it is vital to think about the differences between a dental bridge …
