Hello St Charles IL dental blog visitors, welcome to the David A. Rice, D.D.S. blog. I am Dr. David Rice and I specialize in cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry. A close Elgin friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about …
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 …
Hello, I’m Dr. David Rice. My dental practice is called David Rice DDS. We are located at 1972 Larkin Ave Ste 1, Elgin, IL 60123, and you can reach us by calling 847-741-2353. You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the South Elgin area. Whether I am working with a …
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 …
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: …
In South Elgin, a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. David Rice DDS located at 1972 Larkin Ave Ste 1, Elgin, Illinois 60123 tries to discourage that image with a comfortable staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries a …
If you live near Elgin and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sedation dentistry is for you. Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Elgin at David Rice DDS. We have been providing sedation dentistry in Elgin for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious …
