Dental Hygiene Carterton | Broadshires Implant & Aesthetics Dental Practice

Benefits of Dental Hygienist Visits:

Preventive Care: Hygienists remove plaque and tartar that home care can't reach, reducing the risk of cavities, gum infections, and other oral health problems.
Early Disease Detection: They are trained to spot the early signs of gum disease, cavities, oral cancer, and other issues, allowing for earlier, less costly, and more effective treatment.
Fresher Breath: Removing plaque and tartar, which harbor bacteria, helps eliminate the source of bad breath (halitosis).
Brighter Smile: Professional cleanings remove surface stains from foods and drinks, polishing teeth to enhance their natural brightness.
Personalized Oral Health Education: Hygienists provide tailored advice on brushing and flossing techniques, recommend suitable oral hygiene products, and offer dietary tips to maintain optimal oral health.
Improved Overall Health: A strong link exists between oral health and overall health. Good oral hygiene helps reduce the risk of systemic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.
Cost Savings: By preventing dental problems before they become major issues, you can avoid expensive treatments like fillings, root canals, and periodontal surgery in the future.
Boosted Confidence: A clean, healthy smile improves self-esteem and confidence, making social interactions more enjoyable.

All our hygiene visits include Airflow for your comfort and convenience at no extra charge.

What is AIRFLOW Polishing with GBT?

We use the innovative Woodpecker AIRFLOW system with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a game-changing new system offering the gold-standard of dental hygiene treatment.

The innovative spray technology allows for a powerful treatment, dramatically cleaning and polishing your teeth, reaching all those hard to reach areas, whilst remaining extremely gentle and minimally abrasive.

There is no better way to keep harmful bacteria (biofilm) under control.

So what is Biofilm?

Biofilm is a sticky film of harmful bacteria which builds on the surfaces in the mouth. The bacteria feeds on the food you eat, especially sugar, which turns biofilm to acid, causing tooth decay.

Biofilm grows everyday and is colourless, making it barely visible to the naked eye. As a result, it is the perfect entry point for bacteria to enter your body. The bad bacteria that thrives in biofilm is called Prophyromonas Gingivitis and has been linked to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, Parkinson’s, pancreatic cancer and many other life-threatening diseases.

How does AIRFLOW with GBT work?

Airflow with GBT effectively removes biofilm, stubborn stains, plaque and discolouration using a combination of warm water, compressed air and very fine powder particles (erythritol). These components allow for gentle yet thorough cleaning, both above and below the gumline, disrupting the bacteria before it can do any lasting damage.

The 8 Steps of Airflow with GBT

Assess – we begin by assessing your tooth and gum health, checking for any signs of gum disease.
Disclose – biofilm is made visible by disclosing it with a dye. This highlights any areas of biofilm build up, indicating problem areas and guiding your hygienist for a targeted, thorough clean.
Motivate – we will be able to visually show you any areas you are missing when cleaning at home and give tailored oral hygiene advice to maximise the effectiveness of your at home care.
AIRFLOW – Regulated warm water, compressed air and very fine powder particles (erythritol) are used to effectively and gently remove the now visible biofilm from the teeth. A whole mouth clean of all soft tissues, gums and the tongue can be safely carried out using AIRFLOW.
PERIOFLOW – additional gentle and thorough cleaning into deeper periodontal pockets in patients with more advanced gum disease.
PIEZON – Targeted, painless cleaning using the PIEZON ultrasonic scaler to remove any remaining calculous (hardened plaque).
Quality Control – Final check to ensure all biofilm, staining and calculus has been completely removed.
Recall – Opportunity for any questions and final at home recommendations from us. We will recommend when you should schedule your next appointment based on your individual needs.

Following your AIRFLOW with GBT treatment, we will provide you with advice and a tailored oral hygiene routine to maximise the effectiveness of your at home care.

Sensitive teeth? Painful previous experiences with hygiene treatment? We can help you!

Not all airflow systems are equal…

The EMS system, the water is heated to an optimum temperature of 40 degrees and vibrations are regulated, eliminating any sensitivity you may have experienced during other cleaning treatments.