Using Nature As Our Guide At David A. Rice, D.D.S. In Elgin
Dr. David Rice at David A. Rice, D.D.S. performs complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with significant problems) into sensational smiles.
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Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Elgin! Welcome to the David A. Rice, D.D.S. dental blog. Let’s talk about smile transformations. Some Elgin patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry.
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
St Charles IL endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final step.
Healthy Baby Teeth For St Charles IL Toddlers
Though we don’t often think about it, St Charles IL children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in children over 6.
Eating Got You Down, Elgin?
Elgin men and women with missing teeth know that chewing can be difficult and painful. If you are looking at the cost of dental implants in Elgin and feel uncertain whether this is the step you ought to take, come see Dr. Rice at David A. Rice, D.D.S. to learn all about tooth implants. Dental implants are usually the best permanent tooth replacement for Elgin people whose missing teeth make it hard to chew and eat.
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics, St Charles IL
Residents of Bartlett IL and Elgin use the word ‘cavity’ often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic.
Bartlett Parents Need To Understand The Importance Of Baby Teeth!
Bartlett, Elgin, and St Charles parents shouldn’t feel like they are wasting their time because baby teeth are more important than many people might think. Baby teeth are needed to keep the proper amount of space available for the permanent teeth that will come in later.
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt,’ from the gums. A primary teeth eruption chart will also tell you when to expect the different teeth to be lost.
Have A Large Cavity In Your Tooth?
When Dr. David Rice of David Rice DDS in Elgin repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in St. Charles, Elgin, or Barlett, IL.) If there is a chip, crack or cavity on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often used to restore the tooth.
Living With Sensitive Teeth
Living with sensitive teeth can be uncomfortable. However, it is a somewhat common dental problem. In fact, your Elgin dentist recently read that nearly 40 percent of adults suffer from tooth sensitivity.