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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 …
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the important job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also preserves tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity. …
It is estimated that over 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly and a significant portion of these dental traumas occur on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth requires several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration expenses. Not to mention pain! I’m Dr. David Rice of David A. Rice, …
In today’s David A. Rice, DDS post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used …
In today’s article we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile transformations. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are changing the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the optimal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the …
Do you ever treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and leave feeling relaxed and refreshed? Perhaps you get a massage or have dinner at a nice St Charles IL restaurant. Have you ever thought about getting your teeth whitened? You get to relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a bright smile when …
If you have a toddler who has not been to a dentist, we urge you to consider making an appointment today by calling David A. Rice, DDS at 847-741-2353. The best time to start dental check-ups for young children is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a …
