Guided Biofilm Therapy in Alexandria

Professional dental cleanings to remove harmful plaque (called a biofilm) from teeth and gums are necessary to deliver a beautiful smile and maintain healthy teeth. This biofilm plaque is full of bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay if it’s not removed. Removing this biofilm also reduces the risk of systemic diseases such as stroke, diabetes, and heart disease.

How does Guided Biofilm Therapy work?

Traditionally, harmful plaque and biofilm are removed using a rotating brush tool, as well as scraping. It can often be painful or even impossible for people with restorations, gum disease, and sensitive teeth and gums. However, GBT is so gentle, that it can be used on natural teeth, restorations, orthodontic braces, implants, the tongue, and your gums.

Guided Biofilm Therapy uses a stream of pressurized warm water, air, and powder to remove sticky biofilm plaque from your teeth. This comfortable stream of water and powder removes stains and bacteria from even the most hard-to-reach places.

A handpiece with a special comfort tip may also be used with a stream of water and minimal vibration to remove hardened dental plaque biofilm called calculus or tartar.

Your hygienist no longer needs to use heavy vibration, gritty pastes, or scraping with sharp, painful instruments to deliver you a clean and healthy smile!

What are the benefits of GBT?

You’ll experience more effective and comfortable dental cleanings with GBT including:

• Shorter treatment time
• No scraping
• Comfort
• Fights cavities and gum disease
• Whiter teeth

Patients love GBT! No scraping with sharp, painful instruments means less sensitivity from your cleanings. You’ll be more comfortable with the use of warm water during the cleaning, and less gritty paste or heavy vibration. You’ll also experience more effective stain removal from GBT than you can from traditional dental cleanings.

A beautiful smile can light up a room. Contact us today to schedule your appointment to create your own beautiful smile with Guided Biofilm Therapy.