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. …
Perfect smiles created at David Rice DDS often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some clients undergo crown lengthening surgery at David Rice DDS to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers to upper teeth that appear too …
Will your dental insurance cover Elgin cosmetic dental procedures? Many Elgin dentistry clients assume their dental insurance won’t cover any cosmetic dental procedures. This is probably true for tooth bleaching or first time dental bonding. However, many dental insurance plans and dental supplemental plans cover orthodontia and any treatment needed to repair damage from an …
If you live in the St Charles IL area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, read this: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. St Charles IL dentists and doctors …
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s West Dundee general dentistry blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of …
