Hello St Charles IL dental blog visitors, welcome to the David A. Rice, D.D.S. blog. I am Dr. David Rice. I came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease.’ Author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent …
The people in the Bartlett IL area who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an …
At David A. Rice, D.D.S., each dental professional on our team allows our practice to operate smoothly and provide the highest caliber of dental care. Today’s Elgin general dentistry article will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the …
We advise our St Charles IL general dentistry clients at David A. Rice, D.D.S. to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the …
Each separate cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedure performed in Bartlett IL can address a specific dental problem. For example, a porcelain veneer can perfect the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some Elgin dental problems are more extensive and require …
Q: For Elgin residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive? A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run. Many Elgin restorative dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing …
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most people in the St Charles IL area between the ages of 20 and 80 need a general dentistry checkup every six months. If you live in Elgin and are at higher risk for oral diseases, you should have your teeth checked every four months, …
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Elgin, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. David Rice, a family dentist serving the Elgin, St Charles IL, and Bartlett IL areas. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they understand the possible consequences. …
In today’s David A. Rice, D.D.S. blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. David Rice and I want all expectant mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential dental health issues that …
With all the talk in St Charles IL of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving dental veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, and dental implants, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings. …
