Is painless dental cleaning the same as scaling?

Painless dental cleaning using the Guided Biofilm Therapy method. The method includes cleaning tartar with airflow, where teeth cleaning uses non-invasive and painless micropowder - to clean plaque, stain and tartar. And scaling is only used at the end, to clean stubborn tartar. So the discomfort due to scaling can be greatly minimized.

What are the steps for Painless Dental Cleaning?

Painless dental cleaning (Guided Biofilm Therapy) cleans tartar and plaque, first with the DISCLOSING step, which uses a special fluid to "reveal" wherever the patient's plaque & tartar is. Then, AIRFLOW, where the dentist can clean plaque & tartar in detail and without pain. Next, SCALING, specifically for cases of stubborn tartar which are usually more than 1 year old.

Why hold DISCLOSING important, isn't it for children?

The disclosing stage at the Aesthetics Dental Care dental clinic is crucial because tartar and plaque are often the same color as the teeth and are not easy to detect, especially on the back teeth. This fluid helps the doctor get "guidance" on which parts need to be cleaned. Is it true that it's only for children? That's a myth, it's actually used in children to attract the child's attention, but in developed countries, this disclosing stage is very important for maximum results.

So what are the advantages of Painless Dental Cleaning for cleaning tartar from patients' teeth?

The advantages of painless dental cleaning for cleaning tartar: Firstly, the pain is very minimal, in fact many patients say it is completely painless. Secondly, the micropowder that our dentists use can reach tight areas that ordinary metal scalers cannot.

Is it true that the Guided Biofilm Therapy method can whiten teeth?

Yes, of course, guided biofilm therapy cleaning has been proven to brighten teeth by 1-3 levels. Because the stain is gone, and the cleaning is detailed down to the smallest tooth pores. This method is also often used for maintenance of whitening procedures, so that the need for re-whitening is minimal.

How often should I ideally have my teeth cleaned?

Ideally, tartar cleaning is done every 6 months. In certain cases, if there is gingivitis or periodontitis, we ask patients to come every 3 months until the problem disappears. The advantage of going to the dentist every 6 months, apart from preventing serious infections, is that if there is a potential problem, it can be addressed/treated in an early phase which costs little and is painless.