Hello. I am Dr. David Rice. Thanks for visiting my blog. Today’s post focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around …
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. David A. Rice, DDS wants to offer you some easy hints when caring for your teeth. For Confident Smiles 1.Do… remember you are just wiping the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can gently wipe the bacteria away. …
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an …
Perhaps you have heard or seen the St Charles IL dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Most Elgin dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration? Let’s look at the facts about dental implant anchored dentures in St Charles IL: Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore …
Dental health and a sensational smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s David A. Rice, DDS post, we present a quick refresher course on essential lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in a …
When choosing a dentist, residents of the St Charles IL area are always looking for experience, quality care, and convenience. Here at David A. Rice, DDS, located at 1972 Larkin Ave Ste 1 in Elgin, Illinois, we have made it our mission to serve the dental needs of this community.
If you are one of the many Elgin folks who wants to straighten your teeth, check out the new orthodontic options including 6-month braces, invisible braces, and adult braces.
Schedule a deep dental cleaning at David A. Rice, DDS with the best hygienist in the Bartlett IL area and request a refresher (no pun intended) course on brushing and flossing.
To treat halitosis it is best to avoid periodontal disease and to also brush bacteria from far back on the tongue. Removing the source is important and more effective than covering it up with minty flavorings.
Since 1986, David A. Rice, DDS has been providing confidence and dignity to our amazing St Charles IL and Elgin patients through cosmetic dentistry and dental implants.
