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Though most parents know the basics of children’s dental care, Elgin dentists continue to see cavities in young children. Caring for your infant’s teeth should begin even before they erupt. To prevent bacteria growth, parents can wash their baby’s gums with a wet washcloth after feedings. Babies should never be put to bed with a …
How do celebrities obtain brilliant white smiles always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every star-watching magazine is full of pictures of famous people holding Starbucks cups. Do they avoid tobacco? Some probably do, but many actors and fashion models with dazzling white smiles are smokers. Very …
General dentistry professionals in the South Elgin area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your South Elgin general dentist will refer you to a local specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the South Elgin area: …
Hello friends of David Rice DDS! Close your eyes. Picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the teeth? …
If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many Elgin women experience an increase in dental problems during pregnancy. This article contains important information for expectant Elgin mothers and those planning to become pregnant. Dr. David Rice recommends having a thorough general dentistry cleaning early in your …
Hi. I’m Dr. David Rice. Welcome to my South Elgin general dentistry blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in South Elgin and surrounding areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small …
Hello friends of David Rice DDS! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been a great month at our state-of-the-art Elgin cosmetic dentistry practice. We continue to achieve fantastic results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of actual Elgin dentistry smile makeover …
When my Elgin clients ask me about restorative dentistry, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth. Tooth replacement has …
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the South Elgin area. Unlike conventional removable dentures, extensive mouth reconstruction involves strong, functional and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard around South …
In South Elgin, a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. David Rice DDS located at 1972 Larkin Ave Ste 1, Elgin, Illinois 60123 tries to discourage that image with a comfortable staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries a …
