What is the Latest Technology in Dental Hygiene?

When it comes to dental hygiene, we’ve come a long way since the days of painful and archaic treatments. Modern dentistry has quickly evolved into an industry where comfort, quality, and efficiency are seamlessly combined to provide patients with the best possible care.

In the past, basic hygiene methods such as brushing, flossing, and tartar removal were used to keep teeth clean and healthy. This would often involve tedious manual labor with metal tools that could be uncomfortable for some patients. In addition, traditional methods for identifying and treating cavities left much to be desired as they couldn’t accurately identify every area of concern.

Today’s technologies have revolutionized our approach to dental hygiene in a multitude of ways. With innovative advances in equipment such as digital x-rays, high-quality microscopes, intraoral cameras and other imaging systems, dentists can now detect even the smallest issues with unprecedented accuracy. The use of lasers also enables dentists to offer minimally invasive treatments that are not only highly effective but also less painful than traditional techniques.

One of the most exciting advancements currently on the market is Guided Biofilm Therapy, now offered at Springbank Dental Centre.

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a new Swiss innovation that changes the patient experience when it comes to dental hygiene appointments. It offers complete, pain-free and fear-free oral health care for all ages. Its special AirFlow technology eliminates all types of bacteria (biofilm) in the mouth, preventing tooth decay and gum disease while reducing time spent at the hygienist's office from 20 minutes to just 7 minutes.

GBT is highly effective, gentle, and minimally invasive, meaning it can be used safely on natural teeth, braces, crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, and even the tongue and gums. This allows for those with gum disease or any type of restorative treatment to benefit from GBT. Moreover, GBT is a great option for those looking to remove discolouration caused by coffee, tea, wine, or tobacco consumption before whitening their teeth for better results.

The process begins when a purple dye is used to make biofilm visible, highlighting problem areas and helping patients personalize their oral hygiene routine. Then a combination of three cleaning system tools may be used to remove biofilm, staining and light deposits from natural teeth, restorations, orthodontic braces, implants, the tongue and gums. The final check makes sure all biofilm and deposits are gone before the application of protective fluoride seal.

The introduction of guided biofilm therapy at Springbank Dental Centre marks an exciting step forward in modern dental hygiene practices. This advanced approach allows dentists to provide their patients with personalized care that ensures thorough cleaning without compromising quality or comfort levels. With its track record of success in preventing cavities and improving overall dental health outcomes, there's no arguing that this technology is a great step for dental hygiene practices moving forward!