Professional Cleaning (GBT Hygiene)

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…

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…