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David Rice, DDS Blog

Do You Have Sore Gums?

Every South Elgin dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the term

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Professional Teeth Whitening

A brilliant smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional tooth bleaching can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine contribute to the staining. Most of us

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Afraid of the Dentist? Your Elgin Sedation Dentist Can Help

If you live near Elgin and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sedation dentistry is for you. Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Elgin at David Rice DDS. We have been providing sedation dentistry in Elgin for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious

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Tooth Decay in Elgin?

At David Rice DDS, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Elgin as well. Dr. David Rice has been restoring teeth since 1986. Ongoing training is essential for staying on

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Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum For Our Elgin Patients?

I’m Dr. David Rice of David Rice DDS in Elgin. My Elgin cosmetic dentistry clients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular Elgin dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was

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Bright and Healthy Smiles

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in Elgin likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too. I’m Dr. David Rice, DDS, and I am a dentist

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Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable In South Elgin

Pain isn’t fun. Your South Elgin cosmetic dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at David Rice DDS have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you a

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Teeth Whitening at Your Elgin Dentist

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in Elgin. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some Elgin cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into Elgin teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they have

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More Valuable Than a Diamond

“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in Elgin at a time where there is a permanent replacement for

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Celebrity Smiles In South Elgin Without The Annoying Paparazzi

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?

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Memberships & Associations

Dr. David Rice, DDS, KOIS Center Clinical Instructor membership page The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry membership logo for Dr. Rice, DDS Elgin dentist Dr. David Rice is a member of the American Dental Association Illinois State Dental Society membership badge for Dr. David Rice, DDS

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