Introducing Swiss-Engineered Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) in Kamloops
We’re thrilled to announce that Mighty Molar Dental Hygiene Clinic is now offering Swiss-engineered Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) with AIRFLOW® technology — a next-level approach to professional dental cleanings.
Why GBT Is a Game Changer
By combining air, warm water, and a fine, low-abrasive powder, GBT gently disrupts and removes biofilm — the sticky bacterial layer that contributes to cavities, gum disease, and implant complications. This method is designed to be:
- Comfortable — ideal even for sensitive teeth, implants, or braces
- Minimally invasive — less reliance on traditional polishing or scraping
- Scientifically guided — follows a systematic, evidence-based protocol
- Swiss-developed — built on decades of research and engineered for precision
Together, these qualities help maintain optimal gum health and reduce the risk of oral disease—now available here in Kamloops.
What Happens During a GBT Cleaning?
GBT follows an eight-step protocol designed for safety, comfort, and effectiveness.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Assessment & Infection Control
A full oral evaluation, including your medical/dental history, gum probing, and scanning for risk factors. A rinse with an antimicrobial solution may be used. - Disclosing
A harmless, colored dye is applied to your teeth and gum surfaces to make biofilm visible, showing where bacterial deposits are hiding. - Motivation & Education
Seeing the stained biofilm is a powerful visual tool. Your hygienist will walk you through what you see, where you might be missing, and give personalized tips for improving home care. - AIRFLOW® MAX
Using a handpiece that projects a mix of warm water, air, and ultra-fine powder, we remove biofilm and surface stains on tooth surfaces, restorations, implants, tongue, and palate — all without touching the tooth with a tool. - PERIOFLOW®
For deeper pockets (between ~4 mm and 9 mm), the peri-nozzle gently delivers the powder/water mixture below the gumline to disrupt biofilm in areas that are otherwise difficult to reach. - PIEZON® / Calculus Removal
Any residual hardened deposits (calculus or tartar) are carefully removed with ultrasonic or manual instruments. Because much of the soft biofilm has already been cleared, the time and force required is greatly reduced. - Check / Final Inspection
A final check ensures no biofilm or calculus remains, screening for cavities, and applying protective treatments like fluoride for a fresh, smooth finish. - Recall / Follow-up
Based on your individual risk profile, we’ll set up a customized recall schedule and discuss how often to come back for maintenance.
Benefits for Patients & Your Oral Health
Here are just some of the advantages you’ll experience:
- Enhanced comfort: Warm water and gentle powder feel more soothing than gritty pastes or rough polishing
- Better outcomes: More effective removal of biofilm above and below the gumline compared to standard cleanings
- Preservation of tissues: Low-abrasive powders reduce the risk of damaging enamel, dentin, or soft tissues
- Efficiency: Less time needed for scaling means appointments can be smoother and faster
- Safer around restorations & implants: The method is designed to protect crowns, veneers, and implant surfaces from scratches
- Stronger patient engagement: Disclosing helps you see exactly where you need to improve at home — a powerful motivational tool
Why It’s Great for Special Situations
- Implants: GBT is often considered the gold standard for implant maintenance, because it minimizes trauma and reaches bacteria in challenging surfaces.
- Braces & Orthodontics: It can gently clean around brackets and wires without needing abrasive tools.
- Sensitive teeth / recession: Because of its low-abrasion nature, it reduces discomfort and avoids aggressive polishing.
Book Your GBT Cleaning Today
If you’ve been delaying your hygiene appointment or want to experience a gentler, more advanced clean, now’s a perfect time. Book your GBT cleaning online or call our office to schedule.
Welcome to the future of dental hygiene in Kamloops — where precision meets comfort at Mighty Molar! 🦷
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