Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), is a highly effective treatment we offer at the Manor Dental Centre. This treatment aims to non-invasively help patients living with a build-up of plaque or tartar in the mouth, removing build-ups and restoring a healthy smile.
Plaque is a bacterial biofilm that coats the teeth. With regular brushing and oral maintenance, plaque can be controlled and unhealthy build-ups removed before any potential problems occur. However, if plaque is allowed to build up in excess, it can cause tooth decay, discomfort, and potentially lead to the need for dental extraction.
If plaque and tartar build up is caught early, Guided Biofilm Therapy will often be recommended to address and treat the issue before it escalates. Our team of professional dentists often recommend GBT over extraction as the treatment is minimally invasive, requires less recovery time, and yields highly positive results.
The Process: How Guided Biofilm Therapy Works
Guided Biofilm Therapy is performed on an individual basis, with a thorough consultation being carried out by one of our skilled dentists beforehand to ensure optimal results and patient confidence.
Using a specialist dye, our team of dental experts at the Manor Dental Centre will identify the areas of biofilm on your teeth and gums. By clearly identifying each area, our dentists can then ensure precision when removing the build-up.
Using gentle air, and a warm water solution, we will be able to remove the build up as gently and non-invasively as possible. Working with care and an acute attention to detail, we will ensure each area of the mouth is reached and thoroughly cleaned. This level of precision is something a standard toothbrush would not be able to complete.
The GBT method allows our dentists to clean the surface of the enamel without causing any damage. This makes GBT more effective than other techniques such as scraping. Scraping can lead to the tooth enamel becoming scratched, which can lead to aesthetic problems that aren’t desired. Guided Biofilm Therapy, on the other hand, ensures the best results for the removal of plaque and the aesthetics of your smile.
When Would Guided Biofilm Therapy Not Be Needed?
In the most severe cases of biofilm build-up, where gum disease or prolonged oral decay have occurred, our dentists might be unable to recommend Guided Biofilm Therapy.
In these instances, extraction or specialised periodontal treatments might be pursued instead.
As these procedures can become more invasive and complex than GBT, our team at the Manor Dental Centre will discuss the treatments in depth with you before they are carried-out, ensuring you have full confidence in the procedure and know exactly what to expect.
Manor Dental Centre: Why are we a Reliable Choice for GBT?
At the Manor Dental Centre, our team is highly skilled in carrying out a range of specialist dental treatments, including Guided Biofilm Therapy: helping our patients reduce any oral pain or discomfort and move forward with a smile they can be proud of.
Operating in a modern, clean, and confidential dental centre Oadby locals can easily navigate to, we strive for excellence every day. Working closely and collaboratively with our clients to ensure clarity and confidence in every procedure we complete.
Why is Prevention Important?
At the Manor Dental Centre, we know that prevention is the best way to avoid dental pain and the need for more severe dental treatments. Guided Biofilm Therapy is often required after a patient lives for a prolonged period of time with inadequate dental care. Neglecting daily brushing, or regular dental check-ups can lead to an undetected build up of plaque and tartar: resulting in the need for GBT.
Prevention can come in the form of more regular, more effective oral brushing, and yearly check-ups with our professionals. During dental check-ups, any developing issues can be identified and mitigated, ensuring you do not endure any unnecessary dental discomfort.
To make regular appointments more convenient, at our dental centre Oadby locals trust, we offer affordable child and adult dental plans that can be flexibly incorporated into your schedule and budgeted annually.
How Can Our Emergency Dentists Help Severe Cases?
In the most severe cases of dental decay and gum disease, our emergency dentists will be the best to consult. Severe dental pain and discomfort can be debilitating to many, so addressing and eliminating the issues as swiftly as possible is vital.
Our emergency dentists are qualified to perform emergency extractions and prescribe the appropriate periodontal or GBT solutions after a thorough consultation with our patients.
Prevention is always the best option, but when your oral health gets away from you and becomes unmanageable, we’re here to help you get back on track.
Contact our Dental Centre Oadby Locals Trust
For further information regarding the Guided Biofilm Therapy and emergency dental services our team of expert dentists can perform at the Manor Dental Centre, as a trusted dental centre Oadby locals can rely on, please get in touch with us today.
With flexible dental plans, compassionate consultations, a modern dental care environment, and expert treatments, we’re the top choice in the area.
