Hygiene

Dental Excellence: Where Smiles Shine!

At our office, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and ensuring our dental work meets the highest quality standards. To maintain excellent oral health, this quality must also be reflected in your personal oral hygiene routine. We can assist you in establishing a dental hygiene regimen that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan, please don’t hesitate to ask us.

It’s important to remember that your gums are just as crucial to your oral hygiene as your teeth. We offer periodontal cleanings and treatments, and we can refer you to one of our recommended specialists if needed. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Air Flow Technology

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a systematic and predictable approach to managing dental biofilm in professional prophylaxis, utilizing state-of-the-art AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW®, and PIEZON® technologies. Supported by scientific evidence, GBT is designed to deliver optimal results through treatment protocols tailored to each patient’s diagnosis and risk assessment.

This therapy prioritizes minimal invasiveness while ensuring the highest levels of comfort, safety, and efficiency. GBT includes oral hygiene instructions with Airflow, along with patient education and motivation, to help maintain natural teeth and implants for as long as possible.

GBT Benefits

• Safe and Effective: Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) offers a genuinely minimally invasive approach, reducing the need for hand and sonic/ultrasonic instruments. Its safety, efficacy, and gentleness benefit teeth, soft tissues, and implants alike. Additionally, GBT’s versatility makes it effective for addressing primary caries and periodontal prevention in pediatric and adolescent populations.
• Superior Cleaning: GBT begins with the application of a disclosing agent, helping clinicians identify and remove all biofilm during professional tooth cleaning procedures. This meticulous approach ensures thorough biofilm elimination.
• Comfortable and Time-Saving Treatment: Our minimally invasive protocol significantly reduces treatment times compared to standard Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) methods involving curettes and rubber cups.
• Greater Patient Retention: GBT is a key component of a comprehensive preventive strategy aimed at preserving oral health and enhancing overall well-being. This approach leads to higher patient retention rates and generates more referrals.

Professional Teeth Cleaning

Regular visits to our office for general dentistry services are essential for maintaining optimal oral health, even if you have a consistent at-home routine.

During these visits, our Knoxville dentists will thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, and jaw to detect any early signs of oral health issues. Early detection allows us to address problems with simple procedures like dental fillings. We are also equipped to manage more advanced stages of decay and tooth damage.

Additionally, our general dentistry visits include comprehensive teeth cleanings. These cleanings enable us to remove hardened plaque (tartar) and polish away surface stains, leaving you with a bright and healthy smile.

Why Is GBT A “Game Changer”?

Dental biofilm is the primary cause of caries, periodontal disease, and peri-implant infections. Periodontitis can increase the risk of systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory issues, arthritis, and diabetes.

Maintaining effective oral hygiene routines, along with professional dental care, is crucial for managing biofilm and supporting both oral and systemic health. Preventive dentistry, pioneered by Axelsson and Lindhe in the 1970s, emphasizes the importance of prophylaxis during regular recall appointments.

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) follows the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) guidelines for Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) and Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI) for home care. This approach promotes optimal periodontal health and enhances overall quality of life.