Guided Biofilm Therapy

Cleaning with GBT does not damage teeth like conventional polishing and unlike traditional methods that may miss hidden pockets of biofilm, GBT uses a dye, known as a disclosing agent, to illuminate biofilm and guide clinicians as they use advanced tools, such as AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON®, to remove it. These advanced tools use warm water mist, air, and AIRFLOW® PLUS erythritol powder to clean teeth, reducing the need for hand and sonic/ultrasonic tools for scaling.

It is important to remove 100% of the biofilm that lives on your teeth and gums. Nearly invisible to the naked eye, this mass of bacteria grows every day and can turn sugar into acids, which can then cause tooth decay. Biofilm can lead to various other health conditions besides tooth decay, such as gum disease, tooth loss, arthritis, diabetes, strokes, Alzheimer’s, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease, which is why removing this harmful bacteria is a key way to preserve one’s oral and overall health.

An important (second) step of the GBT protocol is making biofilm visible on teeth and gums, which we’ll show you right in your appointment! Once we can see the amount and location of the biofilm, we can begin removal with air, warm water and powder. Because AIRFLOW® removes the biofilm, you won’t need the gritty, messy traditional polish at the end of your treatment either.