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Hi, my name is Dr. David Rice and my staff and I at David Rice DDS have been providing excellent general dentistry care for the people of the South Elgin area since 1986. One of the most crucial elements of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide …
Tooth whitening in Elgin is easy, affordable, and pain free. In fact, it’s one of our most requested cosmetic dentistry procedures. There are many options available to our Elgin area patients. How do you know which is the best to choose? While over the counter whitening strips and rinses may give you a temporary boost …
Hi. I’m Dr. David Rice, and today in this South Elgin dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses exert …
Are you an Elgin adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common Elgin problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended the front …
If you are one of the many South Elgin denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural …
A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth. The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation. The root …
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at David Rice DDS in Elgin. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on esthetics. Elgin cosmetic dentists perform general dentistry procedures in addition to providing …
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local South Elgin residents. As your family dentist, it’s my job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy. Everyone in the South Elgin knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your …
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached …
The world of cosmetic dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a Elgin dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Elgin dentistry patients welcome sedation …
