GBT with EMS airflow at our dentist Coorparoo
A beautiful smile can bring positivity into all aspects of your life. It is important that you look after your teeth properly, maintain a good dental hygiene routine and visit our dental practice at least once every six months so that your teeth are clean, strong and healthy, and beautiful to look at. Preventive dental care helps maintain the appearance of your teeth.
Preventive dental care consists of professional cleaning that removes plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth. Here at Brisbane Laser Dentist our dentist Coorparoo is pleased to be able to offer you traditional preventive dental treatment, but we also offer you guided biofilm therapy (GBT) with the use of EMS Airflow.
How does GBT work?
GBT with the use of EMS airflow is a contemporary approach to preventive dental treatment that is thought to be highly efficient, more so than traditional methods used at the dental practice. Its popularity is also due to how comfortable the procedure is, referred to as a dental spa! It can be carried out by our dentist Coorparoo in both adults and children as part of a preventive dental treatment plan.
GBT works by disclosing the biofilm on the surface of your teeth. Biofilm is the colony of bacteria and microorganisms that builds up on the surface of the teeth. It is important that you brush your teeth at least twice a day to prevent the build-up of biofilm which can have harmful effects on your teeth and gums. Over time biofilm can cause tooth decay and gum disease. At the dental practice a dye is used so that the biofilm can be seen. This helps our dentist Coorparoo clean your teeth thoroughly, but it also helps you see which areas need more attention when brushing your teeth at home.
What is EMS airflow?
EMS Airflow works using a combination of water, compressed air and fine powder particles. These three components are combined in a high-powered jet which gently removes biofilm from in between the teeth, especially in patients with crooked and wonky teeth. It can be used to clean exposed tooth necks, pits and fissures in the gums and due to its non-invasive nature it can be safely used on restorations and implants. EMS Airflow can also be used to clean your teeth even if you have fixed orthodontic brackets. It also removes extrinsic stains from your teeth, caused by coffee, tea, tobacco and red wine for a cleaner, whiter smile.
Preventing tooth decay and gum disease
By making sure that your teeth and gums are free of plaque and biofilm you can help prevent the development of tooth decay and gum disease. If left untreated, tooth decay and gum disease can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms including severe pain which may not go away with painkillers.
If you continue to avoid our dentist, tooth decay and gum disease can result in missing teeth so speak to us at Brisbane Laser Dentist today and let us put together an individually tailored treatment plan for you. We will help you look after your teeth, keep them clean and white, and combat signs of cavities or gum disease before they can cause any unpleasant symptoms or discomfort.
All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.