There are consequential new developments in Illinois dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Dr. David Rice and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and cutting-edge …
Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Fluoride is also added to many of the oral care products sold in Elgin, Bartlett, and St Charles IL stores. This makes it possible for you to apply fluoride to your teeth when you brush your teeth or use mouth rinses.
Hi, I’m Dr. David Rice, an experienced general and cosmetic dentist serving the greater Elgin area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Elgin dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening …
Will your dental insurance cover Elgin cosmetic dental procedures? Many Elgin dentistry clients assume their dental insurance won’t cover any cosmetic dental procedures. This is probably true for tooth bleaching or first time dental bonding. However, many dental insurance plans and dental supplemental plans cover orthodontia and any treatment needed to repair damage from an …
If you live in the St Charles IL area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, read this: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. St Charles IL dentists and doctors …
A simple way for West Dundee residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A great smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At David Rice DDS, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many Elgin smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen and seem …
