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In today’s David A. Rice, D.D.S. blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. David Rice and I want all expectant mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential dental health issues that …
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Dr. David Rice of David Rice DDS, a full-service cosmetic dental office in Elgin. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant and potentially embarrassing condition. Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around your teeth, gums and tongue. Breath mints …
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 …
Attention Elgin dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Elgin scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported …
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 …
Dentists in Elgin are concerned with your oral health and thus care about the condition of your mouth and all of your many teeth. At David Rice DDS, we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words …
Every South Elgin dentistry patient’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are diligent about oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause problems. Gingivitis is the term …
Pain isn’t fun. Your South Elgin cosmetic dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at David Rice DDS have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you a …
