When you see pics of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how these men and women can project such perfection? Can ordinary folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness? When it comes to remarkable smiles, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce dramatic results. Complete …
Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients. A. Do sealants significantly reduce tooth decay? …
Preparing to pay for essential dental work can be a daunting task. The good news is that the cost may be far less than you anticipate. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Trying to Compare Comparing prices can be difficult because it depends on the individual patient’s needs. We’ll …
Hello, I’m Dr. Rice of David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin. I am devoted to enhancing smiles through cosmetic dentistry. Few physical improvements have such a significant impact on attractiveness and self-confidence as a smile makeover. Excellent oral health and a beautiful smile contribute to overall physical health and a high quality of life. If …
If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a calculated effort to avoid smiling in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a compelling effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling improves our …
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of our dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes say they can lighten your teeth, it’s natural to think about changing your brand of toothpaste. …
Men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At David A. Rice, DDS, we can help you with …
At David A. Rice, DDS, one of the most common complaints we hear from Elgin dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious, …
Hello to our valued David A. Rice, DDS patients! If you haven’t stopped by our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our comfortable Elgin dentistry practice. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. Dr. Rice has been skillfully using veneers, porcelain crowns, short …
Today’s David A. Rice, DDS blog post focuses on three dental-related myths: All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that are swallowed immediately. For example, …
