Guided Biofilm Therapy

Guided Biofilm Therapy

A regular visit to the dentist is vital for optimal teeth and gum health. At Braeside Dental Surgery in York Street Launceston patients are offered comprehensive treatment planning once any urgent problems have been stabilised.

An integral part of our contemporary preventative practice are regular sessions with our hygienist Trish Parry who often uses Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). GBT is a Swiss Innovation in oral hygiene which has allowed dental hygienists to transform the patient experience by exchanging the traditional cleaning methods for a revolutionary system that offers a lifetime of pain free oral healthcare for all ages.

GBT is carried out during regular cleanings and uses “Airflow” technology which is a combination of warm water, air and soft powder to remove all bacteria (biofilm) in the mouth that contribute to tooth decay and gum disease.

The treatment is highly effective, minimally invasive and gentle, meaning that people with gum disease, braces, crowns, bridges, veneers and implants are eligible for treatment. These procedures are so gentle they can be used on natural teeth, restorations, orthodontic braces, implants, the tongue and gums.

GBT is a great option for those who want to remove teeth staining from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco consumption, and is recommended before receiving tooth whitening to achieve better results.

How does Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) work?

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1. The mouth is checked to identify any dental decay or gum disease. This allows the hygienist to assess your treatment needs.
2. Teeth are disclosed with a dye that makes biofilm visible.
3. You are then shown any problem areas, which will help to personalise your oral hygiene routine. The colour will also guide the biofilm removal.
4-6. Depending on your needs, a combination of up to three cleaning systems are used to gently remove biofilm, staining and light deposits. These procedures are so gentle they can be used on natural teeth, restorations, orthodontic braces, implants, the tongue and gums.
7. The final check ensures all biofilm and deposits have been removed and screens one last time for decay. Teeth are then protected with a fluoride seal.
8. Based on your oral hygiene and a risk assessment, your next appointment will be scheduled. This is usually between 3-6 months.

Why You Need Hygiene Appointments

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Our teeth are covered in a sticky and colourless film made up of food and bacteria, known as biofilm. If the biofilm is not removed, it can build up around the area between the teeth and the gums, resulting in gum disease (the first sign of which is bleeding gums). The bacteria in biofilm can also break down enamel when it comes in contact with sugary foods and drinks, ultimately causing tooth decay.

Today’s technology enables patients to have effective and pain-free professional dental hygiene care.

Trish has been working as a dental hygienist for 28 years in various dental practices around Launceston and Deloraine and must have cleaned literally millions of teeth in that time, but it is her focus on oral hygiene instruction and motivation that sets her apart. Her passion seems to rub off and even patients who had below average home hygiene habits return in 6 months with much improved gum health.

Book an appointment today on 03 6334 0788.

GBT Patient Video

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