Many of the people who visit David A. Rice, D.D.S. have questions about Elgin cosmetic dentistry. It seems that everyone is interested in cosmetic dentistry, but there are many questions that only your local Elgin cosmetic dentist can answer. While Elgin cosmetic dentistry is not the answer for everyone in Elgin, new developments in cosmetic …
Hello Elgin visitors, welcome to David A. Rice, D.D.S.. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in St Charles IL: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of St Charles IL dental patients, they are not problem free. Many Illinois people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small …
Some of the most popular dental topics discussed in Elgin relate to cosmetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. However, the desire to avoid cavities is still the main reason St Charles IL and Bartlett IL residents visit their cosmetic dentists, so today the Elgin Dental Blog is going to highlight the …
For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised St Charles IL parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. The AAP now advises St Charles IL and Bartlett IL parents to take their toddler to a Illinois dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears. Why? Prevention, …
Today’s St Charles IL dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For St Charles IL Diabetics.’ Many St Charles IL people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. St Charles IL diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of …
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the St Charles IL area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is or when it is useful to have the procedure done. Today in the Elgin Dental Blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental …
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone in Elgin when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves …
Hello Illinois, let’s talk about the root canal procedure (“endodontic therapy” in dentist-speak). The root canal may the most cringe-worthy dental treatment commonly done today, but it is important that dental patients in the Elgin, St Charles IL, and Bartlett IL areas know what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. At the center …
The people in the Bartlett IL area who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an …
We advise our St Charles IL general dentistry clients at David A. Rice, D.D.S. to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the …
