The GBT method: what is it and how does it work?
Regular visits to the dental hygienist are highly important for maintaining a healthy smile and beautiful teeth. To eliminate all harmful bacteria that can lead to cavities or gum issues, our dental hygienist uses the GBT method during your appointment. This is a highly comfortable and effective approach to teeth cleaning.
What is GBT and how does it work? We’ll tell you all about it in this blog.
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)?
Guided Biofilm Therapy is a modern and reliable method for teeth cleaning and prevention. It’s specifically designed to systematically remove all harmful bacteria in your mouth, also known as biofilm, and prevent tooth decay and gum diseases.
The Advantages of the GBT Method
GBT offers several advantages over traditional teeth cleaning methods. The key ones are:
- Removes 100% of harmful bacteria that lead to tooth decay, gum diseases, and cavities.
- The treatment is very comfortable and quick.
- Painless – only dye, water, fine powder particles, and air are used during the treatment.
- 2 appointments per year with the dental hygienist.
- You’ll receive tips for maintaining your good oral health at home.
The GBT Step-by-Step Process
- Research and Diagnosis: The treatment starts with a thorough examination to assess the condition of the teeth and gums. Dental problems are identified through diagnosis. We then discuss your situation and treatment plan together.
- Coloring: Biofilm isn’t visible. By applying dye, we make harmful bacteria and the areas to be treated visible. This enables us to confidently remove all harmful bacteria.
- Tips: Before beginning the treatment, we provide you with tips for maintaining your oral care at home. Want to get started right away? Read our tips for good oral health here.
- EMS-Airflow: We use EMS-Airflow to thoroughly clean all tooth surfaces using a combination of water, air, and fine powder particles. This eliminates plaque, potential discolorations, and tartar.
- Gum Cleaning: The next step involves gently cleaning the gums.
- Quality control: After the treatment, we examine your teeth to ensure all dental issues and biofilm have been removed.
- Follow-up Appointment: Finally, we schedule a new appointment with the dental hygienist.
GBT is a modern and painless method for dental cleaning. It’s focused on removing biofilm and preventing dental problems. Interested?
Enroll directly with our dental hygienist in Amsterdam.
