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Descaling with the GBT

We all agree that brushing our teeth is essential, but do we have the same idea about scaling?

Dental hygiene: why not take the time to talk about it?

Nous sommes tous d’accord que se brosser les dents est essentiel, mais avons-nous la même idée pour les détartrages?

Pas de jugement du côté de chez Adent, nous sommes là pour en discuter!

Les détartrages, souvent mis de côté par faute de temps, et soyons honnêtes, d’envie et d’argent, ne sont pas une priorité pour tous. Chez Adent, nous donnons beaucoup d’importance à la prévention et à l’hygiène dentaire. Grâce à elles, votre état dentaire est maintenu en bonne santé.

Eh oui, en venant faire des détartrages 2 fois par an, nous avons la possibilité de protéger vos dents et vos gencives contre toutes sortes d’attaques indésirables! Mais soyons sincères, pour un bon maintien, en plus des détartrages réguliers chez votre hygiéniste dentaire, votre implication quotidienne est primordiale.

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The latest prevention and treatment technology for scale, discoloration and biofilm removal: GBT®.

Prévenir au lieu de guérir!

Voilà l’ambition d’Adent pour la bouche de nos patients. Nos hygiénistes dentaires deviennent de vrais coachs pour vous assurer des résultats à court et à long terme!
Les cliniques dentaires Adent s’adaptent constamment à l’évolution des technologies pour vous fournir une qualité de soin optimale et plus de confort.

La [GBT] Guided Biofilm Therapy® est une approche innovante développée par EMS Dental pour l’élimination du biofilm, des taches et du tartre sur vos dents. Cette technique, indolore, s’applique aussi bien sur les dents naturelles que sur les restaurations et les implants dentaires.

Bénéficiez d’un détartrage complet et en douceur grâce à l’expertise de nos hygiénistes dentaires combinée aux technologies. La [GBT] Guided Biofilm Therapy® est une solution peu invasive, offrant davantage de confort lors du soin dentaire. Elle est adaptée aussi bien aux adultes qu’aux enfants.

Chez Adent, nous voulons rendre les soins d’hygiène dentaire accessibles, même plaisants, et surtout, personnels. Votre bien-être nous tient à cœur et nous voulons vous apporter les meilleurs soins dentaires et conseils possibles sur le fauteuil mais aussi à la maison.

Ensemble, nous prendrons le temps qu’il faut pour répondre à vos questions et vous conseiller. Agissez pour la santé de votre bouche et de vos dents!

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Descaling with GBT® How does it work?
1. Book a scaling appointment at the clinic of your choice

Take advantage of this moment to settle into the chair and let yourself be pampered by your dental hygienist. She will check the condition of your gums and your oral hygiene. If necessary, X-rays will complete the examination. Then it’s time for scaling with EMS Dental’s state-of-the-art Guided Biofilm Therapy – GBT®. Gentle treatment for your teeth and gums!

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2. Let’s start descaling!

The hygienist highlights the biofilm on your teeth with a violet dye. Areas with biofilm are visible and targeted for cleaning:

Awareness – the stain applied to your teeth enables the dental hygienist to advise you and show you the areas to focus on during your next brushing.

Removal – of newly formed biofilm & tartar, but also of stains (caffeine, theine, etc.) above and below your gums.

Control – a check-up is performed to ensure that no traces of biofilm, tartar or stains remain on your teeth.

3. Monitoring and maintaining your oral health

Once the treatment is complete, it’s time to discover your teeth free of tartar and stains. And to keep your teeth smooth, listen to your hygienist’s advice on brushing.

Follow-up – regular check-ups and follow-ups are recommended on average twice a year to keep your oral health in good condition.

It’s up to you! Your mouth, your health.

What is biofilm?

It’s a mass of bacteria embedded in a matrix. Attached to the surface of your teeth, biofilm creates a protective barrier for bacteria. It is therefore important to remove it regularly.

FAQ – Descaling

Why descale?

Scaling is the removal of biofilm and tartar build-up from your teeth. Even with regular, rigorous brushing, deposits build up on your teeth in nooks and crannies inaccessible to your toothbrush or dental floss. Your dental hygienist, equipped with technological and painless instruments, removes these deposits as well as stains caused by theine, caffeine or nicotine.

Also, during this session, your dental hygienist will give you the right advice to avoid the recurrence of deposits on your teeth. Removing tartar and plaque deposits at regular intervals limits inflammation of your gums and the tissues surrounding your teeth. Scaling helps keep your teeth and gums healthy!

Who should have their teeth scaled?

Scaling is suitable for anyone with both natural and false teeth. Yes, tartar and plaque also cling to dental restorations such as veneers and crowns, as well as dentures.

We also recommend dental scaling for children. Tartar and plaque can build up from an early age, as soon as there are teeth in the mouth. It’s also an opportunity for the dental hygienist to explain the correct way to clean teeth.

How often should I have my teeth scaled?

At Adent, we recommend descaling on average twice a year. Obviously, the frequency of appointments varies according to the type of pathology encountered in the mouth (presence of loosening, increased plaque or tartar build-up, severe gum inflammation, etc.). The frequency of decalcification is discussed between you and your hygienist, according to personal needs.

What are the differences between a dental hygienist and a prophylaxis assistant?

At Adent, our teams are made up of dental hygienists and prophylaxis assistants.

The dental hygienist performs supra- and subgingival scaling (above and below the gum line). They are experts in prevention, dental scaling and periodontal pocket curettage. They sometimes work under anaesthetic, and handle cases ranging from the simple to the complex (e.g. in the presence of loosening).

The prophylaxis assistant takes on so-called “simple” cases – those with no loosening and little plaque or tartar. It does not penetrate below the gum line; its scaling zone is above the gum line only.

How long does dental scaling last?

Scaling for an adult takes an average of 1 hour. It’s better to say that it’s unique to each patient. In fact, the amount of tartar, plaque, oral condition, enamel sensitivity, etc., all have an impact on the duration of dental scaling. Naturally, if the time initially planned is not sufficient to take care of you, an additional appointment will be scheduled.

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