Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienists are trained to provide care for patients alongside your dentist. Hygienists have undertaken advanced training in the prevention of oral disease and will give specific targeted advice regarding any of your dental concerns or problems such as bad breath. They help prevent dental disease by removing hard deposits of tartar and by motivating you to prevent it forming again with oral hygiene measures and procedures.
Clinically they help to treat and prevent gum disease by scaling and polishing teeth, applying anti-microbial materials and undertake monitoring and screening procedures.
Guided Biofilm Therapy
WHAT IS GBT?
Guided Biofilm Therapy consists of treatment protocols based on individual patient diagnosis and risk assessment in order to achieve optimal results. The treatment is given in the least invasive way, with the highest level of comfort, safety and efficiency.
Dental biofilm is the main etiologic factor for caries, periodontal and peri-implant infections. Periodontitis can increase the risk of systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular and respiratory disease, arthritis or diabetes.
GBT follows the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) recommendations on Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) and Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI) for Home Care of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).
GBT PROTOCOLS
STEP 1 – ASSESS
Probe and screen every clinical case:
Healthy teeth, caries, gingivitis, periodontitis Healthy implants, mucositis, peri-implantitis
Probe and screen every clinical case:
Healthy teeth, caries, gingivitis, periodontitis Healthy implants, mucositis, peri-implantitis
STEP 2 – DISCLOSE
Make Biofilm visible:
Highlight to patients the disclosed biofilm and their problematic areas with EMS Biofilm Discloser The color will guide biofilm removal Once biofilm is removed, calculus is easier to detect
Make Biofilm visible:
Highlight to patients the disclosed biofilm and their problematic areas with EMS Biofilm Discloser The color will guide biofilm removal Once biofilm is removed, calculus is easier to detect
STEP 3 – DISCLOSE
Raise awareness and teach:
Emphasize on prevention Oral hygiene instruction
Raise awareness and teach:
Emphasize on prevention Oral hygiene instruction
STEP 4 AIRFLOW®
Remove biofilm, stains and early calculus:
Use AIRFLOW® for natural teeth, restorations and implants. Remove biofilm supra- and subgingivally up to 4 mm using PLUS 14 μm powder Remove remaining stains on enamel using CLASSIC COMFORT Powder. Also remove biofilm from gingiva, tongue and palate.
Remove biofilm, stains and early calculus:
Use AIRFLOW® for natural teeth, restorations and implants. Remove biofilm supra- and subgingivally up to 4 mm using PLUS 14 μm powder Remove remaining stains on enamel using CLASSIC COMFORT Powder. Also remove biofilm from gingiva, tongue and palate.
STEP 5 PERIOFLOW®
Remove biofilm in >4 to 9 mm pockets:
Using PLUS Powder and a nozzle on natural teeth in deep pockets and root furcations and on implants.
Remove biofilm in >4 to 9 mm pockets:
Using PLUS Powder and a nozzle on natural teeth in deep pockets and root furcations and on implants.
STEP 6 – PIEZON® PS
Remove remaining calculus:
supra-and sugingivally up to 10 mm calculus removal
Remove remaining calculus:
supra-and sugingivally up to 10 mm calculus removal
STEP 7 – CHECK
Make your patient smile:
Do a final check for remaining biofilm Ensure calculus is fully removed Protect with fluoride
Make your patient smile:
Do a final check for remaining biofilm Ensure calculus is fully removed Protect with fluoride
STEP 8 – RECALL
Healthy patient = Happy patient:
Schedule recall frequency according to risk assessment
Healthy patient = Happy patient:
Schedule recall frequency according to risk assessment
THE AIM OF GBT
PRESERVE HEALTHY TEETH
GBT minimizes the use of power and hand instrumentation. AIRFLOW® is minimally invasive on all types of dental tissues: dentine, cementum, enamel and gums. Minimal abrasion for maximum comfort: GBT enables the patient to enjoy natural teeth and implants for much longer.
GBT minimizes the use of power and hand instrumentation. AIRFLOW® is minimally invasive on all types of dental tissues: dentine, cementum, enamel and gums. Minimal abrasion for maximum comfort: GBT enables the patient to enjoy natural teeth and implants for much longer.
MAINTAIN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES
Orthodontic appliances increase biofilm growth in areas not accessible by daily brushing and traditional prophylaxis. Biofilm creates wire friction, gingivitis and caries. AIRFLOW® with PLUS Powder removes biofilm with full access to critical areas. Safe and effective on teeth and brackets, it prevents caries and hyperplasia.
Orthodontic appliances increase biofilm growth in areas not accessible by daily brushing and traditional prophylaxis. Biofilm creates wire friction, gingivitis and caries. AIRFLOW® with PLUS Powder removes biofilm with full access to critical areas. Safe and effective on teeth and brackets, it prevents caries and hyperplasia.
PREVENT CARIES
Biofilm is not always visible to the naked eye. Disclosing biofilm helps to remove all biofilm. GBT prevents caries and gum disease in children and adults. No biofilm = No caries.
Biofilm is not always visible to the naked eye. Disclosing biofilm helps to remove all biofilm. GBT prevents caries and gum disease in children and adults. No biofilm = No caries.
TREAT EXPOSED DENTINE
Remove exposed biofilm on dentine with AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder and stop the procedure when the color has disappeared. GBT is the only protocol which guarantees minimal invasiveness through direct visual control. AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder with heated water provides maximum comfort and minimal sensitivity.
Remove exposed biofilm on dentine with AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder and stop the procedure when the color has disappeared. GBT is the only protocol which guarantees minimal invasiveness through direct visual control. AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder with heated water provides maximum comfort and minimal sensitivity.
DETECT CARIES AT AN EARLY STAGE
Caries often develop in areas not accessible by rubber cups or brushes, such as interdental areas, pits and fissures. AIRFLOW® cleans it all. A final check delivers a more accurate, precise and early detection of caries on clean surfaces. Also, it allows fluoride to access a clean tooth more easily.
Caries often develop in areas not accessible by rubber cups or brushes, such as interdental areas, pits and fissures. AIRFLOW® cleans it all. A final check delivers a more accurate, precise and early detection of caries on clean surfaces. Also, it allows fluoride to access a clean tooth more easily.
PRESERVE AESTHETIC RESTORATIONS
To avoid gum recession – critical factor when it comes to aesthetic restorations- biofilm must be removed regularly. GBT protects your smile through effective but gentle biofilm removal around restoration margins. GBT inhibits stains and colorations.
To avoid gum recession – critical factor when it comes to aesthetic restorations- biofilm must be removed regularly. GBT protects your smile through effective but gentle biofilm removal around restoration margins. GBT inhibits stains and colorations.
PRESERVE HEALTHY SOFT TISSUES
GBT step 04 AIRFLOW® removes biofilm in a minimally invasive way. AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder is proven to be gentle on the gingiva and other soft tissues. In contrast, rotary and hand instruments may cause damage.
GBT step 04 AIRFLOW® removes biofilm in a minimally invasive way. AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder is proven to be gentle on the gingiva and other soft tissues. In contrast, rotary and hand instruments may cause damage.
MAINTAIN IMPLANTS
GBT steps deliver a minimally invasive method to protect implant surfaces. 04 AIRFLOW® and 05 PERIOFLOW® with PLUS Powder are gentle on implant surfaces, while metal instruments may scratch.
GBT steps deliver a minimally invasive method to protect implant surfaces. 04 AIRFLOW® and 05 PERIOFLOW® with PLUS Powder are gentle on implant surfaces, while metal instruments may scratch.
TREAT GINGIVITIS
AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder easily and safely removes biofilm and early calculus from coronal surfaces and sulcus. The PIEZON® PS NO PAIN Instrument removes the remaining calculus in a minimally invasive way.
AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder easily and safely removes biofilm and early calculus from coronal surfaces and sulcus. The PIEZON® PS NO PAIN Instrument removes the remaining calculus in a minimally invasive way.
TREAT MUCOSITIS
While gentle on peri-implant tissues, AIRFLOW® with PLUS Powder safely reaches and cleans any ruggedness on implant surfaces for optimum biofilm removal. GBT is the state-of-the-art approach to implant maintenance.
While gentle on peri-implant tissues, AIRFLOW® with PLUS Powder safely reaches and cleans any ruggedness on implant surfaces for optimum biofilm removal. GBT is the state-of-the-art approach to implant maintenance.
TREAT PERIODONTITIS
PERIOFLOW® with PLUS Powder preserves cementum during periodontal maintenance. It effectively removes subgingival biofilm in residual deep pockets. The PIEZON® PS NO PAIN Instrument removes the remaining calculus in a minimally invasive way. Final check ensures that no calculus remains.
PERIOFLOW® with PLUS Powder preserves cementum during periodontal maintenance. It effectively removes subgingival biofilm in residual deep pockets. The PIEZON® PS NO PAIN Instrument removes the remaining calculus in a minimally invasive way. Final check ensures that no calculus remains.
TREAT PERI-IMPLANTITIS
PERIOFLOW® with PLUS Powder removes subgingival biofilm with unequalled limitation of peri-implant bleeding. The PIEZON® PI Instrument removes the remaining abutment calculus thereby preserving the implant surface.
PERIOFLOW® with PLUS Powder removes subgingival biofilm with unequalled limitation of peri-implant bleeding. The PIEZON® PI Instrument removes the remaining abutment calculus thereby preserving the implant surface.
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Our Patient Reviews
All the staff are very helpful, cheerful, and reassuring making a visit to the dentist less daunting
Routine appointment with Dental Hygienist Louise W.Warm welcome from Reception on arrival and sat in the smart waiting room. As I had filled in the routine status forms online in advance only a short wait before being called.Louise gets to know you as a person and not a patient number. She readily advises on the condition of your teeth and what needs to be done. She also listens to your concerns and addresses them with considered response.I left the practice with beautifully cleaned, shiny teeth and a calm state of mind.Would I recommend? Without hesitation!
Can’t thank them enough for the treatment provided. Kindness and professionalism was exemplary.
My dentist Simran Rattan is so patient and amazing with me. I’m quite a nervous patient and she goes the extra mile to really reassure me and talk me through it. Makes going to the dentist so much easier. Highly recommended and such a good dentist!
First time seeing Sai Mehta .Totally charming and very knowledgeable. Explained everything clearly and engaged me in discussions regarding my treatment plan with patience and understanding.
Great check-up with Simi which only took 5 minutes.£25 seems a lot of money now that I am a pensioner but would be worth it if free cleaning was reinstated as tartar builds up even with electric toothbrush. Stopped during Covid but not sure why?
Wonderful, my son has autism & she was so good with him. Resulting in a very calm check up.
Was shocked to be quoted £1499 to sort out my problem so will be looking elsewhere
We are very happy with the service you provide, thank you. Long may it continue!
I booked an appointment with Cathy before my wedding day for stain removal, and I couldn’t be happier, me teeth came out amazing! And made me wedding photos come out perfect! Couldn’t recommend her enough!
This was my first ever visit to a hygienist. Cara was welcoming discussed dental care and explained what she was going to do. I experienced no discomfort afterwards.
Receptionist polite, dentist explained everything clearly, good experience.
This is a wonderful dentists. I get very stressed and nervous. I feel very safe there. The staff are wonderful, right from the receptionists to the dentist herself.
Very friendly reception staff who are very helpful and efficient and provide a great service. The dentist I saw was very helpful and professional with the treatment I had and was very informative and put me at ease.
Dental treatment was great. Staff were fantastic as have to use stairlift and very kind to me.
Jaspreet Sagoo is a great dentist and the reception staff are always lovely, 10/10
Tooth extraction went really well. I was very nervous but Simi was v helped me to relax. Caring and professional.
This is the first time I have been at Hearlds way dentist to see the hygienist Cara. Cara was absolutely lovely very gentle & made me feel very relaxed.
For my little girl they have been amazing and so professional. They knew she was anxious and they have been extremely careful and they did explain to her every step. Even for extray they took the time. Really greatfull.
I am terrified of the dentists which is why I left it so long before going back as I was in considerable pain. My dentist was excellent and very calming and kind. I had a tooth extracted and a filing and left pain free. I will definitely make sure I come back regularly from now on.
I recently finished my treatment plan with Invisalign.Everyone in the practice has been wonderful. Lovely ladies on reception are always so helpful.Kathy the hygienist is so gentle and thorough, my mouth feels super clean afterwards.Fayaaz and Jade work great together, they both have been amazing and Fayaaz has gone above and beyond.Very very pleased with the final results, thank youHelen Williams
I received the usual calm, friendly and capable treatment from my dentist. I said I was feeling a little apprehensive not having experienced this treatment before and she was most understanding, explaining everything she was doing and constantly checking that I was alright. First class service.
I very recently had an extraction that was replaced with a single denture. I needed the extraction to remove an unsightly tooth ruining my smile for my daughter's upcoming wedding. The entire event through consultation to withdrawal was made stress free by Dr Sai Maneesh and his wonderful team (including all the receptionists). All done in plenty of time for the event. Thank you so much
I phoned the clinic and the receptionist was very helpful. Arriving at the clinic again the receptionist was very welcoming. The dentist was great and made the whole visit very comfortable. Overall 5 stars. Thank you Heralds Way Dental Clinic.
