When Dr. David Rice of David A. Rice, DDS in Elgin repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay …
Having a bright, healthy smile can be a major confidence booster. Professional teeth cleaning at David A. Rice, DDS is one of the most effective ways to achieve a healthy smile. Not only does it help to remove surface stains and discoloration, but it also helps to promote overall oral health. Professional teeth cleaning at …
Maintaining clean teeth throughout the day is essential for oral hygiene, social courtesy, and overall confidence. However, the demands of a busy workday can sometimes make it challenging to prioritize dental care. Here are some practical tips from our team at David Rice DDS to help you keep your teeth clean and maintain optimal oral …
In today’s post from David Rice DDS, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and review an important dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post-mortem identification is forensic odontology. These professionals are rarely recognized but play a vital role in …
Chewing gum has been a favorite pastime for many, but when it comes to oral health, the question arises: Is it good or bad for your teeth? At David A. Rice, DDS, we have a mission to serve the residents of Elgin, Illinois, and the St Charles IL area with a professional level of care …
Today’s post from David Rice DDS focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to …
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and expensive to repair. Today’s post in the David A. Rice, DDS dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Avoiding a cracked tooth means avoiding chewing on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard …
Here at the Elgin dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are devoted to our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer an essential warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most Bartlett IL, South Elgin, and Wayne residents probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s …
Hello, I’m David Rice of David A. Rice, D.D.S.. Wayne parents usually know the basics on children’s oral health: limit sugar, make sure they brush and floss regularly, take them to the dentist for twice-yearly exams and cleanings, discourage between-meal snacking, see that they get enough calcium and Vitamin D, etc. Many Illinois parents also give their kids fluoride supplements if their municipal water supply has an inadequate level of fluoride.
An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt,’ from the gums. A primary teeth eruption chart will also tell you when to expect the different teeth to be lost.
