All treatmentsGuided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)
The gentlest dentistry is the treatment you never needed.
A modern hygiene protocol that makes plaque visible first, then removes it gently with warm water and a fine powder spray.
What it involves
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Guided Biofilm Therapy, or GBT, is a modern approach to professional cleaning developed alongside universities and dental practices. A disclosing agent stains the plaque biofilm so both of us can see exactly where it is, and only then is it removed — with warm water, a fine powder and gentle air rather than scraping at healthy tooth surface.
It follows a set sequence every time: assess, disclose, motivate, remove the biofilm, clear any remaining calculus, check the result, and agree when we should see you next. Because the protocol is systematic, nothing gets skipped and the appointment can be adapted to anything from a healthy mouth to active gum disease.
We would rather not call it a cleaning. An hour in the chair covers scaling and polishing, biofilm removal and a proper conversation about how you look after your teeth at home. Most patients leave able to do noticeably more for themselves than when they arrived.
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What we offer
How we approach it here.
Plaque you can actually see
Disclosing the biofilm first turns an invisible problem into a visible one, which makes both the treatment and the advice far more precise.
Warm, gentle biofilm removal
Air polishing with a fine powder is kinder to enamel, restorations and gums than traditional scaling, and most patients find it far more comfortable.
Gum health monitoring
We track the condition of your gums over time so early changes are picked up long before they become a problem.
Safe around implants and braces
GBT is well suited to peri-implant tissues, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances, where careful cleaning matters most.
Protective treatments
Fluoride application and fissure sealants add an extra layer of defence where teeth are most vulnerable.
Home care that fits your life
Practical brushing, flossing and interdental advice matched to your hands, your habits and your schedule.
A six-monthly rhythm
A hygiene visit every six months is the simplest and cheapest way to keep everything on track.
Is it right for you?
This may be worth a conversation if…
Only an examination can confirm what you need. These are simply the situations that most often bring people in.
You want to stay ahead of problems
Routine hygiene visits are the most cost-effective dentistry there is.
Your gums bleed when you brush
Bleeding is a signal worth acting on early, while it is still easily reversible.
You have implants, crowns or braces
Restored and appliance-bearing mouths need a cleaning method that is thorough without being abrasive.
Cleanings have been uncomfortable before
GBT is specifically designed to be gentler, and we work at whatever pace suits you.
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