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Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist: What Patients Should Know
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Trying Guided Biofilm Therapy at Freedom Dental of West Chester
- Anyone else realize we’re somehow into August and haven’t gotten your teeth cleaned yet? Or is that just me? Come with me to Freedom Dental to try our new Guided Biofilm Therapy.
- As a dentist who really believes that oral health is a huge part of our overall health, I love seeing technology that helps us take better care of both.
Finding Biofilm With a Disclosing Solution
- Instead of starting by scraping your teeth, we first use this disclosing solution that actually shows us exactly where biofilm is hanging out, which is both really cool and slightly humbling when they’re your own teeth.
- I have a pretty extensive oral home care routine, but after months, even dentists get areas that need professional attention.
Removing Biofilm and Surface Stains With AIRFLOW
- Then comes my favorite part, AIRFLOW. It uses warm water, air, and super-fine powder to gently remove the biofilm and surface stains from your teeth.
- Once all of that is gone, your hygienist can actually see where there’s any calculus left and remove only what needs to be removed.
Dr. Hayes’ Final Result
- And here’s the final result. Very clean teeth and really comfortable. Ten out of ten. Recommend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy at Freedom Dental of West Chester?
Guided Biofilm Therapy is the cleaning process Dr. Hayes experiences in this video at Freedom Dental of West Chester. It begins with a disclosing solution to reveal biofilm, followed by AIRFLOW to remove biofilm and surface stains. The hygienist can then identify remaining calculus and remove what is still present.
How does Guided Biofilm Therapy show where biofilm is on your teeth?
Guided Biofilm Therapy uses a disclosing solution that makes areas of biofilm visible on the teeth. Dr. Hayes explains that this allows the dental team to see exactly where biofilm is present before moving forward with the cleaning process.
What does AIRFLOW do during Guided Biofilm Therapy?
AIRFLOW uses warm water, air, and super-fine powder to gently remove biofilm and surface stains from the teeth. In Dr. Hayes’ cleaning, this step comes after the disclosing solution has revealed where biofilm is present and before the hygienist addresses remaining calculus.
Does good home oral care eliminate the need for professional dental cleanings?
Not necessarily. Dr. Hayes says she has a pretty extensive oral home care routine but still develops areas that need professional attention after several months. Her experience illustrates why professional cleanings can address areas that remain even when someone is attentive to oral care at home.
What happens after AIRFLOW removes the biofilm?
After AIRFLOW removes the visible biofilm and surface stains, the hygienist can more clearly see whether any calculus remains. According to Dr. Hayes, the hygienist can then remove only the calculus that still needs to be addressed as part of the cleaning.
