Guided Biofilm Therapy: a gentle hygiene clean with AIRFLOW®
Our dental therapists use gentle, state-of-the-art technology, AIRFLOW®, at every hygiene appointment at The Gentle Touch. The approach is called Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a gentle and very thorough way to clean and polish your teeth. More technically speaking, the procedure removes biofilm, stains and young calculus on natural teeth, restorations and implants.
What are GBT and AIRFLOW®?
GBT is an 8-stage process for gentle but deep teeth cleaning using the EMS AIRFLOW ® machine. It is a predictable procedure for removing biofilm (bacterial flora that forms plaque), stains, and young calculus from teeth, implants, restorations, orthodontic appliances, and above and below the gum line.
Benefits of the procedure
There are three key benefits of GBT and AIRFLOW® compared to normal cleaning and polishing:
- AIRFLOW® removes biofilm from the nooks and crannies around your mouth, such as deep pits and fissures, the spaces between teeth, crowded teeth and implants. It’s also a great way to clean around fixed braces.
- GBT is extremely gentle and minimally invasive, preserving the integrity of natural teeth, implants and fillings. It’s also a very gentle way to clean teeth and remove staining.
- GBT is a very comfortable procedure at each of its 8 stages. The AIRFLOW® machine uses warm water, so we can treat areas of recession and normally sensitive areas without needing local anaesthetic.
GBT using the AIRFLOW® system really is an ideal procedure and it’s included in every hygiene visit on our membership plans at The Gentle Touch.
AIRFLOW® is also available to all members and non-members as a one-off treatment. It’s a lovely option for stain removal and teeth cleaning in advance of a special occasion, holiday or treat. See hygiene treatments for more information.