Frequently Asked Questions

GBT is the new and modern way to remove and manage dental biofilm. We tailor treatment protocols to your needs. The treatment is minimally invasive and delivered with maximum comfort (using warm water?). It can be used for general maintenance, advanced gum disease, implant maintenance and care and cleaning around orthodontic appliances efficiently. The products used in GBT change the DNA/RNA of the bacteria in the mouth thus changing the damaging properties and preventing bacterial production. Your hygienist will be able to discuss the benefits of this.

Laser therapy is part of a target approach used to treat areas which have not responded to conventional methods.

Eliminating gum inflammation is about mechanical cleaning. At your hygiene visit the hygienist will discuss toothpastes appropriate to your needs, providing appropriate toothpaste samples to try at home.

If you don’t clean your mouth properly you will suffer inflamed bleeding gums due to gingivitis. For some people this can result in bone loss and eventual loosening of teeth called Periodontal (gum) disease.

Yes. These are becoming more readily available. From bamboo toothbrushes and interdental brushes to Neem tree floss.

Yes you can use tepe brushes, dental rubbers or water flossers. There is a wide variety of interdental aids. Your hygienist will demonstrate and advise the best options for you at your appointments.

Excellent toothbrushing with an electric toothbrush will address 60% of the plaque biofilm. The other 40% requires for you to use interdental aids such as floss, tepe brushes or interdental rubbers.

We want to ensure that you are comfortable with our advice. For large treatments or if there is any doubt, we would encourage you to seek a further opinion. This may be someone you choose or we can recommend.

We often have clients who just want a second opinion. We are very happy to validate a treatment plan or perhaps suggest some out of the box solutions. Please remember that your visit is confidential so we do not report back to your dentist unless you ask us to.

We have many clients who visit for certain aspects of dentistry. They may then choose to either stay with the practice or return to their dentist for regular care. This is very acceptable.