With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many West Dundee dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can …
Hi, I’m Dr. David Rice, and today in the West Dundee dental blog we will be discussing the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually …
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 …
The worry about finding general dentistry at a great value is one of the biggest reasons why many people in the Elgin area avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that quality general and cosmetic dentistry is available in Elgin at David Rice DDS, and we want to help you get the dental care you …
Hi. I’m Dr. David Rice, and today in this South Elgin dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses exert …
The world of cosmetic dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a Elgin dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many Elgin dentistry patients welcome sedation …
Hi. I’m Dr. David Rice. Welcome to my South Elgin general dentistry blog. Today we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people in South Elgin and surrounding areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small …
Many folks in our Elgin community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to severe health problems. Elgin people should …
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 …
I’m Dr. David Rice of David Rice DDS in Elgin. My Elgin cosmetic dentistry clients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular Elgin dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was …
