Professional Cleaning (GBT Hygiene)

A professional dental cleaning removes plaque, tartar and surface stains that brushing cannot, helping prevent decay and gum disease. DEN-MED uses the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) protocol, which combines ultrasonic scaling with gentle airflow polishing and a fluoride finish. Individual scaling, polishing, hygiene coaching and fluoride are also available separately. A regular hygiene visit keeps gums healthy and freshens the mouth.

Professional cleaning, or scaling and polishing, removes the hardened tartar (calculus) and bacterial biofilm that build up at and below the gum line and cannot be cleared by brushing and flossing alone. Left in place, this deposit is associated with gum inflammation, bad breath and, over time, gum disease and decay, so a regular hygiene visit is one of the simplest ways to protect the teeth and gums. At DEN-MED cleaning follows the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) protocol: plaque is first made visible with a disclosing agent, then removed with a fine airflow of warm water and a gentle powder, followed by ultrasonic scaling to lift tartar and a fluoride application to strengthen the enamel. The airflow approach is comfortable and well suited to reaching around braces, implants and tight spaces, and tends to be gentler on the teeth and gums than older hand-scaling alone. A typical appointment also includes individually tailored advice on brushing and interdental cleaning so improvements continue at home; this hygiene instruction, as well as standalone scaling, polishing or fluoride, can also be booked on its own. Most adults benefit from a hygiene visit once or twice a year, or more often where there is a tendency to build-up or early gum problems, which the clinician will advise on. The visit suits anyone wanting to maintain healthy gums, remove staining and keep on top of prevention; those with significant gum disease may be directed to additional periodontal cleaning, which is quoted separately.