Saliva Analysis with SillHa Lake in the Hills, IL

Discover deeper insights into your oral health.

At Root Dental, Dr. Maggie Grothe and our team embrace holistic dentistry. Beyond standard procedures, we assess how nutrition, daily habits, genetics, and lifestyle factors impact oral health for truly personalized care.

This approach integrates saliva testing via the SillHa Oral Wellness System. The quick, painless, non-invasive test slots easily into routine checkups or cleanings, offering clear biomarker data on risks like bacteria, pH, and inflammation.

Holistic dentistry emphasizes biocompatible materials, prevention, and whole-body wellness to address root causes effectively.

The SillHa Oral Wellness System Explained

The SillHa Oral Wellness System employs software and an electronic analyzer to examine saliva and gauge overall oral health. Within minutes, it evaluates seven vital biomarkers, enabling Dr. Grothe to gauge risks for gum disease, decay, and similar concerns.

SillHa precisely measures cariogenic bacteria, acidity (pH), buffering capacity, blood, leukocytes, protein, and ammonia levels. These indicators reveal inflammation, infection risks, and protective saliva functions.

Combined with standard exams and imaging, this equips Dr. Grothe with a fuller picture of your oral status for proactive protection of teeth and gums.

How the SillHa Process Works

What to Expect During SillHa Saliva Analysis at Our Office It’s an easy, three-step process.
  1. Rinse and spit: Your hygienist provides a special mouth rinse. Swish for 20 seconds, then spit into the cup. They collect a sample and place it on a test strip.
  2. Analyze the sample: The test strip loads into the SillHa analyzer, delivering results in about five minutes. Meanwhile, your hygienist continues your exam and cleaning.
  3. Review results: Dr. Grothe and the team discuss your biomarker report, explaining risks and recommending personalized prevention, home care, or lifestyle tips.

Why Choose SillHa Saliva Analysis

Get a treatment plan tailored to you

With SillHa, Dr. Grothe gains precise data on oral bacteria, acidity, inflammation, buffering capacity, and other key biomarkers—no guesswork needed.

This objective information delivers a comprehensive view of your oral health risks, empowering Dr. Grothe to craft a personalized prevention and treatment plan tailored to your smile goals.

Guidance to help you improve your daily habits

With SillHa, you gain clear insights into your oral health, empowering informed lifestyle changes to safeguard your teeth and gums long-term.

For instance, if Dr. Grothe detects elevated cavity-causing bacteria, it could signal underlying issues like nervous system imbalance, high toxin exposure, gut inflammation, or related factors—guiding targeted recommendations.

Track your improvements visit by visit

SillHa lets you compare up to three saliva samples at once. By tracking changes each time you visit Root Dental, Dr. Grothe can see how your oral health is evolving. Whether your mouth is improving or needs some attention, this information allows her to provide more thorough, personalized, and comprehensive care.