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?
We all agree that brushing our teeth is essential, but do we have the same idea about scaling?
No judgement from Adent, we’re here to discuss it!
Scaling, often put aside for lack of time, and let’s be honest, desire and money, is not a priority for everyone. At Adent, we attach great importance to prevention and dental hygiene. It’s the only way to keep your teeth healthy.
Yes, by coming in for a scaling twice a year, we can protect your teeth and gums from all kinds of unwanted attacks! But let’s be honest: in addition to regular scaling with your dental hygienist, your daily involvement is essential for good maintenance.
The latest prevention and treatment technology for scale, discoloration and biofilm removal: GBT®.
Prevention instead of cure!
That’s Adent’s ambition for our patients’ mouths. Our dental hygienists become real coaches to ensure short- and long-term results!
Adent dental clinics are constantly adapting to technological developments to provide you with the highest quality of care and greater comfort.
[GBT] Guided Biofilm Therapy® is an innovative approach developed by EMS Dental to remove biofilm, stains and tartar from your teeth. This painless technique can be applied to natural teeth as well as restorations and dental implants.
Benefit from complete, gentle scaling thanks to the combined expertise of our dental hygienists and technologies. GBT] Guided Biofilm Therapy® is a minimally invasive solution, offering greater comfort during dental care. It is suitable for both adults and children.
At Adent, we want to make dental hygiene care accessible, even pleasant, and above all, personal. Your well-being is important to us, and we want to provide you with the best possible dental care and advice, both in the dental chair and at home.
Together, we’ll take the time to answer your questions and advise you. Take action for the health of your mouth and teeth!
Descaling with GBT® How does it work?
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!
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.
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.
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.
More questions?
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