Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?

Beautiful smiles require healthy teeth, healthy gums, and healthy bone. Occasionally, a patient experiences bone recession in their jaw which can cause tooth loss and other problems. However, it is frequently the other way around. The bone loss occurs as a result of a lost tooth because the blood supply and stimulus necessary for maintaining

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Oral Health For St Charles IL Diabetics

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

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Elgin Dentistry: The Body-Mouth Connection

At David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, we often treat dental patients with tooth and gum problems and helping with preventative dentistry. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. Diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have a higher risk of dental issues. If you have diabetes, contact us

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Tooth Sensitivity Treatment in Elgin

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

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The Dangers of Oral Piercing

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

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Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring In St Charles IL

Some St Charles IL dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of

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Treating Bite Problems in Elgin

Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Elgin dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper

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Saving Teeth in Elgin

When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled Elgin dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth. David Rice

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Preventing Gum Disease at David Rice DDS

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached

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Dental Specialties Available In South Elgin

General dentistry professionals in the South Elgin area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your South Elgin general dentist will refer you to a local specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the South Elgin area:

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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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