{"id":143,"date":"2026-03-08T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elevatedentalvt.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2026-05-08T17:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:32:22","slug":"guided-biofilm-therapy-worth-time-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elevatedentalvt.com\/blog\/guided-biofilm-therapy-worth-time-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided Biofilm Therapy \u2014 Is It Worth Your Time and Money?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most dental practices take a traditional approach to dental cleanings. A hygienist uses manual tools, such as a scaler, to remove deposits of plaque and tartar (both of which are types of biofilm) from your teeth. This process works to prevent cavities, but have you ever wondered if anything better is available? Yes, it is! Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)<\/a> is a fascinating evolution of professional dental hygiene. What is GBT, and why is it worth your time and money? This blog post explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

GBT: The Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With GBT, your dental team uses a special dye that clings to bacteria-filled biofilm on your teeth. Then, they remove those deposits with special tools, such as Airflow technology and the Piezon ultrasonic device. The goal of GBT is to make dental cleanings as thorough and efficient as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is GBT Better than Traditional Dental Cleanings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not GBT is \u201cworth it\u201d really depends on your personal preferences and values! However, many patients and dentists agree that it is superior to traditional dental cleaning techniques for a number of reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n