Pain-Free Teeth Cleaning with Less Anxiety
Having a clean mouth is essential to protecting your oral health. One of the most challenging aspects of good oral hygiene is keeping plaque, the sticky biofilm on the surface of your teeth, from forming. Over time, this biofilm becomes plaque, then tartar, which can contribute to cavities and gum disease.
In the past, dental cleanings helped keep plaque in check, but some patients couldn’t tolerate the cleaning process, which included using dental tools, polishing brushes, and scalers to scrape and polish away the plaque. Many patients did not enjoy the sounds of the drills and the discomfort of traditional biofilm removal. At Wright Perio & Implants, we offer the latest innovation in pain-free teeth cleaning and cavity prevention – Guided Biofilm Therapy.
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Guided Biofilm Therapy, also called Airflow Therapy, is a minimally invasive approach to removing sticky biofilm and plaque from your teeth without using brushes or scrapers to remove biofilm from the teeth.
Guided biofilm therapy utilizes a steady, pressurized mixture of warm water, air, and a fine, antibacterial powder to remove biofilm and plaque gently. There is no pain, loud machinery, scraping, or stress for the patient.
Our specialists use various Guided Biofilm Therapy techniques, including:
- AIRFLOW removes stains, plaque, and biofilm on the teeth’s surface, palate, tongue, and gingiva.
- PERIOFLOW removes plaque and biofilm on the root surfaces and gingival pockets around teeth or dental implants.
- PIEZON PS therapy removes any hard deposits of calculus or tartar.
Benefits of Guided Biofilm Therapy
Benefits of Guided Biofilm Therapy include:
- Precise, targeted cleaning
- Painless and minimally invasive
- Highly effective at removing stubborn stains.
- Improved periodontal health.
Who is a Candidate for Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Anyone who needs their teeth professionally cleaned may be a good candidate for Guided Biofilm Therapy if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Your teeth are sensitive.
- You have dental anxiety and have avoided regular dental cleanings because of your anxiety.
- Dental power tools make you nervous.
- You have a low pain threshold.
- You want to save your natural teeth.
- You have stained teeth due to coffee, tea, smoking, alcohol, or other highly pigmented foods or beverages.
- You have a history of cavities or gum disease.
If you experience dental anxiety or avoid having your teeth cleaned because you hate sitting in the dental chair for long stretches, Guided Biofilm Therapy can help. It is a gentler, more comfortable way to have your teeth professionally cleaned and protected against plaque and its effect on oral health. To experience the GBT difference, please call our office at 949-361-4867 to schedule an appointment.