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David Rice, DDS Blog

5 Smile Makeover Questions For Elgin Smiles

If you are considering a multi-procedure cosmetic dental smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At David A. Rice, DDS, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific treatments necessary to achieve your perfect

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Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush

Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin and Dr. David Rice are committed to helping patients throughout the Wayne, Bartlett IL, and South Elgin neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we

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What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?

Hello, and welcome to our David A. Rice, DDS cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain Veneers Give Your Teeth a Makeover Veneers are thin shells made

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Bad Breath Is No Fun

Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to talk to your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you

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Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction

Hello friends of David A. Rice, DDS! In today’s post, we will discuss jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain healthy and strong, your jawbone needs to be constantly stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone material. As

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Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva

Today we are going to discuss the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the main components of saliva. 1. Water. No surprise

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What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?

Many men and women are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with imperfections in your smile. In today’s article, we discuss one of these solutions: dental

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5 Reasons To See Dr. Rice

When we are young, we feel unstoppable. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon conclude that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably

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Look Younger By Straightening Your Teeth

Today’s message is for people in their golden years who want to improve their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many advantages to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well, please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all a picnic, however.

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How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant?

Today’s message is for individuals who have decided to replace a tooth with a dental implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to carry out the procedure. This is an important decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making a bad

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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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