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 …
The American Dental Association offers some welcome advice for choosing a dentist. We have already talked about how word of mouth is an important factor in how many people find a dentist. Here are some things you should look for in an Elgin area dentist: Location is always a factor when choosing a dentist. If you …
Veneers have myriad applications in South Elgin cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many South Elgin dental clients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they look twenty years …
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of tooth whitening options for those of us in the Elgin IL area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure? Visiting your local Elgin IL dentist is a good start! Whitening your …
Attention Elgin dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Elgin scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported …
If you live in the South Elgin area and are planning to take a vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you coordinate your dental care with your travel schedule. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your South Elgin dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking …
Many folks in our Elgin community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Elgin people should …
Dentists in Elgin are concerned with your oral health and thus care about the condition of your mouth and all of your many teeth. At David Rice DDS, we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words …
