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Main Street Square Dental

Main Street Square Dental

Downers Grove, Illinois Dentists

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Family & Preventative Dentistry

We adhere and often exceed every standard of infection control set by the center for disease control and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We address indoor pollution with room air cleaners and the staff does not wear perfumes. In fact, we are proud that we utilized gloves and masks years before they were mandatory, sterilized pieces several years before that standard were in place, as well as utilized thyroid covering lead collars since 1983.

Main Street Square Dental - Exam and Cleanings

Exams & Cleanings

At your initial appointment, our hygienist, Jackie, will do a comprehensive interview about your dental history. An oral cancer cancer screening is performed at every hygiene care appointment for patients of any age. Your visit with Jackie is much more than a hygiene demonstration and a “cleaning”. She will assess your risk for future problems by discussing diet, daily habits and any dry mouth issues.

Main Street Square Dental X-Rays and 3D Scans

X-Rays & 3D Scans

Our Digital imaging is Ultra Low Dose.  It can achieve an average of 77% lower radiation per dose than traditional radiation. That’s not all —iIf x-rays cause you discomfort or gagging, we can do them outside your mouth!


Main Street Square Dental Sealants

Sealants

Most children benefit from a non-invasive procedure called sealants. This composite like material flows into the tooth crevices that are difficult if not impossible to clean with a toothbrush. Sealants can minimize the progression of tooth decay and there does not appear to be an advantage of one type of sealant material over the others. Our office has both fluoridated sealants and fluoride free sealants.

Main Street Square Dental fillings

Fillings

When a filling is needed due to decay, a broken tooth or for cosmetic purposes we use a metal free composite material. Composite fillings come in different shades to match your existing teeth-no one will even know that they are there!Composite fillings are plastic/quartz resin based materials.  We research and use the cleanest materials available.

Main Street Square Dental Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

There are a number of adults in our practice that were seen by us in childhood and now bring their children to us for care. Seeing this continuation of trust is very fulfilling for us.

Performing the Risk Assessment for caries for a child (be it for the “baby” teeth or the permanent teeth) involves an individually tailored plan. For those children at moderate to high risk for decay, recommended preventative measures may include xylitol products that reduce the levels of caries causing bacteria or MI paste that utilizes calcium and phosphate to strengthen the teeth. For a select few older children, at-home treatment with topical fluoride may be necessary. (We have never supported fluoride supplements or fluoride in the water system)

Main Street Square Dental Periodontal Services

Periodontal Services

At your routine hygiene visit we will update your medical history, do an oral cancer screening, periodontal exam and update necessary x-rays.  Our hygienist will then scale and polish your teeth and then go over  hygiene instructions.  We recommend that every 4-6 months depending on your needs.  There are times when Scale and Root Planing, sometimes called a Deep Cleaning, is needed.  This is required if you have a large amount of plaque, calculus, and inflammation.It would also be needed if you have probing depths of 4mm or greater.



Q

What are basic hygiene practices?

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Basic hygiene practices include :


-Flossing daily before brushing, using dental floss or the flossers .  Flossing loosens the bacteria from the tooth below the gum line where the brush can not reach.


-Brushing morning and evening before  bedtime.  Using a manual or electric toothbrush is a personal preference.  Time and technique are important.  Brushing carefully for 3-5 minutes twice daily , in a sequence around your mouth, focusing at the gum line of each tooth and using gentle circles with a soft  manual toothbrush , will thoroughly remove plaque and bacteria.  Using an electric toothbrush requires less  manual motion.


– Toothpaste is a personal preference.  Natural and fluoride toothpaste is available.  Natural toothpaste is widely available, 100% xylitol is a natural sugar found  in most to help buffer against decay.  


– Mouthwash is used to freshen the mouth, reduce bacteria and some provide additional  fluoride protection. 

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At Main Street Square Dental in Downers Grove, IL, we provide our patients with access to state-of-the-art facilities along with the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals. In 2019, Dr. Samee and Dr. Peterson re-opened the doors to patients in the city of Downers Grove. Since then, our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment — earning us a reputation as the best Dental Clinic in the area.

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Main Street Square Dental
2932 Finley Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515

(630) 629-6299

Hours

Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 7am – 2pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
​Thursday: 7am – 2pm
​Friday: Closed
​Saturday: By Appt.
​Sunday: Closed

Association and Memberships

SMART Certified Dentist- Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

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