Hello Illinois, let’s talk about the root canal procedure (“endodontic therapy” in dentist-speak). The root canal may the most cringe-worthy dental treatment commonly done today, but it is important that dental patients in the Elgin, St Charles IL, and Bartlett IL areas know what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. At the center …
Hi, I’m Dr. David Rice, an experienced general and cosmetic dentist serving the greater Elgin area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Elgin dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening …
Will any of our locally advertised teeth whitening options remove the stains from your teeth? The effectiveness of teeth bleaching in St Charles IL depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the easiest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused …
Hello friends of David A. Rice, D.D.S., today we’re talking about the modern dental office in the Bartlett IL area. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help St Charles IL residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many cosmetic dental offices in the Elgin, …
Hello Elgin! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you I can help. My name is Dr. David Rice and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Elgin area since 1986 at David A. Rice, D.D.S.. Whether your teeth …
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 …
