Are you one of the many West Dundee men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is …
Teeth whitening has become very popular in the Elgin area as an easy way to change your smile with little effort and no pain. David Rice DDS can help you understand your options for teeth whitening, and can help you understand the results you may expect from various teeth whitening options. Over the counter whitening …
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Dr. David Rice of David Rice DDS, a full-service cosmetic dental office in Elgin. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant and potentially embarrassing condition. Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around your teeth, gums and tongue. Breath mints …
Some St Charles IL dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of …
Elgin cosmetic dentistry not only perfects your smile, It improves the health of your teeth. It makes your face more attractive. It can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely boosts your self-esteem! What’s more, West Dundee cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly quick and virtually pain-free. Why? Because of advanced dental technology and new oral sedation …
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many West Dundee dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can …
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Elgin dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper …
How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists unearthed skulls containing teeth that had undergone drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though advanced dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the sound of a dental drill can make …
Hi, I’m Dr. David Rice, and today in the West Dundee dental blog we will be discussing the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually …
Hello, I’m Dr. David Rice. My dental practice is called David Rice DDS. We are located at 1972 Larkin Ave Ste 1, Elgin, IL 60123, and you can reach us by calling 847-741-2353. You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the South Elgin area. Whether I am working with a …
