If you have taken your kid to the dentist office, you are probably aware that it is not always the most pleasant experience. Between them not wanting to cooperate with the dentists and the scary drill noises, it easily can become very stressful for everybody, including you as a parent.
But isn’t this normal? After all, dental cleanings and regular dental care are crucial for your little ones’ wellbeing.
Can’t it be better from the start? Do they just have to get used to it?
Thankfully, it can be much better. A recent development in dental care called Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) offers us a more gentle and interactive way to perform dental cleanings, making the whole experience like a fun game for your kid.
What is GBT and How Does It Work?
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a technology that makes dental cleanings become a more smooth and enjoyable procedure. We start by applying a non-toxic Biofilm that taints the areas of the mouth and teeth where there is bacteria and plaque buildup.
The contrast in color helps highlight the parts of the mouth where dentists have to focus more when scaling and polishing the teeth.
But that’s not all, GBT also comes with a more gentle cleaning technique compared to traditional dental cleanings that uses warm water and air polishing.
After that, fluoride is applied as a protective measure for your kid’s teeth until their next
How Does GBT Improve your Kid’s Experience
First of all, the change in color caused by the biofilm is very visual and attractive for little ones. By targeting their natural curiosity we can keep them entertained and increase their willingness to cooperate with us during the visit, making it easier for them and you.
Moreover, the biofilm allows us to show them live areas where they might have missed when brushing their teeth at home and we can play detective together so they learn to spot them better and improve their dental hygiene habits in the longer term.
The importance of GBT in Preventive Dental Care
GBT allows us to provide you and your kid direct feedback on their current dental hygiene habits.
By making this part of the visit much more visual for everybody we can improve the communication between the dentist, you as parent, and your child. This way not only they learn how to improve their brushing and flossing but you can also support them at home.
Moreover, Guided Biofilm Therapy, combined with daily at home dental care, can help improve your kids dental health by preventing any illnesses that would require more invasive and uncomfortable treatment, such as cavities and gum disease.
Also developing better habits can increase the likelihood of success of procedures such as orthodontics or teeth whitening that your kid might want to get later in life.
Biofilm Guided Therapy at Stony Plain
As we learned today, GBT truly transforms the dental visit experience for both children and parents. The best thing is that you do not have to look far to access this innovative treatment.
Here at North Stony Dental, a dental clinic located in Stony Plain, Canada, we are ready to welcome you and your kids for their next dental cleaning appointment. We offer dental procedures to suit your entire family’s needs including GBT, teeth whitening products, and braces. By the way, we gladly accept walk-in appointments.
Contact us today and let us take care of your kids’ dental health!