Dental/Oral Hygiene by Naperville Dentist Dr. Nitu Singh, DMD - Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Office in Naperville, Plainfield & Bolingbrook, Illinois (IL)

Dental Hygiene

The Foundation of Dental Health

At dentalroots, we understand the value of preventive care. Nowhere is this more evident than in our oral hygiene program. Our commitment to your health begins with your very first visit to dentalroots.

The new patient experience offers each guest the opportunity to get to know our dental team first. This is followed by a truly comprehensive exam, along with x-rays. With this important health information, the first teeth cleaning actually offers a more comfortable, thorough and beneficial result for each patient.

Although we spend a lot of time focusing on your teeth, your gum and bone are the true foundation of your oral health. Healthy gum and bone always translate into stronger, durable teeth. Dr. Singh uses several devices and techniques:

• Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler - this advanced scaler eliminates the need for hand-scraping by gently vibrating plaque and tartar from your teeth and gums.
• Oraqix Needle-Free Anesthetic - a liquid topical anesthetic that allows you to experience needleless scaling and root-planing procedures.
• Fluoride Treatment - we use Fluorine, a natural element, during cleanings to help prevent tooth decay and reduce decay rates.

If it's been six months or longer since your last visit to the dentist, we invite you to schedule a cleaning with Dr. Nitu Singh. You'll leave our office free from plaque, tartar, gingivitis and calcification.

Encouraging Effective Oral Hygiene Habits

Our Naperville/Plainfield dental expert encourages and empowers you to maintain the habits that lead to healthy teeth:

• Brushing & Flossing - we clean your teeth in the office and advocate brushing and flossing two to three times daily.
• Maintaining a Healthy Diet - we strongly suggest that you eat whole grain foods, fruit, meat, vegetables and dairy products.
• A Regular Checkup - visit our office every six months to keep your mouth healthy, clean and to avoid forming cavities.
• Ideal Technique - we take the time to analyze your own personal hygiene habits and recommend improvements.

That last point cannot be overstated: the advantages of consistent oral hygiene are compelling. Good habits:

• Improve the longevity and integrity of your teeth
• Prevent cavities and periodontal (gum) disease
• Help you avoid expensive, unnecessary procedures
• Require less frequent, less costly dental visits
• Protect against chronic bad breath

Studies have also demonstrated that heart conditions may be complicated by the persistence of periodontal disease in your mouth. The continued health of your heart is all the more reason to establish a proactive, preventive oral health program. As one patient of Dr. Singh said after a cleaning, "Dr. Singh has set the bar quite high. To be honest, I now expect the same level of service from other professionals."

As your Naperville/Plainfield dentist, Dr. Nitu Singh encourages you to keep your mouth as clean as possible. And, because you sometimes need more than a toothbrush and floss, call our Naperville dental office every six months for a checkup.