Visiting the hygienist doesn’t need to be avoided anymore, this minimally invasive technique, will ensure your teeth stay beautifully stain and gum-disease free. We’re proudly one of the only practices in Reading to offer this treatment.
Guided biofilm therapy® consists of treatment stages based on individual patient diagnosis and risk assessment in order to achieve optimal results. The treatment is given in the least invasive way, with the highest level of comfort, safety, and efficiency.
Airflow® combined with Guided biofilm therapy® takes hygiene to another level. It is a methodical prevention awareness system, and biofilm removal treatment is backed up by extensive clinical evidence.
Olive Tree Dental is proudly a GBT-certified practice. This means our clinicians have undergone special training in this field and follow the 8-step GBT protocol in order to better benefit our patients and their overall hygiene experience.
Your dentist will show you exactly where the hidden staining (plaque and tartar) is on your teeth.
GBT aims to both reduce the amount and stop the regrowth of dental biofilm.
Treatment can remove staining and calculus in the most delicate and hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.
It’s effective for cleaning around appliances like braces, reducing the likelihood of oral health problems during orthodontic treatment.
Airflow® uses a mixture of water, compressed air and powder, which is suitable for patients with sensitive teeth.
Your dentist will be able to instruct on exactly how you should amend your oral hygiene routine going forwards (completely tailored advice).
Comfortable and streamlined process.
Cleans dentures beautifully.
The ultra-fine powder used, is completely safe for adults and children.
First Appointment
If you are a new patient to Olive Tree Dental, a new patient exam is carried out first to ensure you are dentally fit for the treatment. We carry out a comprehensive assessment of your mouth and take X-rays and photographs of your teeth whilst also examining the soft tissues, such as your gums and tongue, as well as the gland area.
We will perform a scale and polish of your teeth and gum line, assessing if there are pockets of buildup around your teeth, which may mean you require further hygiene or perio appointments. Once the teeth and gums have been cleaned, the Airflow® mixture of fine powder, water and compressed air is administered, which helps to remove any light staining.
We will advise on when to come in for a future appointment, depending on your risk factors for plaque and tartar build-up and gum disease.
The need for any additional dental treatment will be diagnosed if deemed necessary, and a treatment plan will be mutually agreed upon.
Second Appointment
The Dental Hygienist will try to ensure you are seen at least every 12 – 16 Weeks to get you on the right track for excellent oral health & hygiene. As GBT is the result of years of clinical research by Switzerland’s EMS conducted in conjunction with leading experts. GBT is based on 8 treatment steps. GBT uses the proven AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON® NO PAIN methods to remove biofilm in a minimally invasive manner.
GBT is a painless, fast, and safe method that helps you keep your teeth healthy. GBT also supports your overall health for a lifetime, so no more dreading routine Hygiene appointments.
After your Hygiene & Airflow® treatment, we will ask you to fill in a brief GBT Survey that takes a few minutes to complete. It allows us to better enhance your patient experience.
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