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, …
You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental checkup in a while, examine these essential reasons: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to prohibit dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile. Brush Up: If it has been a while …
Have you noticed endless pictures coming out of Hollywood featuring celebrities with perfect smiles, even photos of actors and actresses who didn’t have the best teeth early in their careers? Can ordinary people obtain a celebrity-caliber smile? Absolutely! In recent years there has been a significant increase in the accessibility of state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry in …
Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several essential reasons to replace a back tooth with a …
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 …
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 …
