GENERAL & PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY

DENTAL CLEANING: ULTRASONIC CLEANINGS & BIOFILM THERAPY

WHAT IS AN ULTRASONIC CLEANING?

A professional teeth cleaning is essential for maintaining a smooth, clean tooth surface, which helps prevent plaque and tartar buildup. Ultrasonic cleaning uses an ultrasonic scaler instead of a traditional manual scraper to clean your teeth thoroughly. Although many patients are familiar with the conventional scraping technique, ultrasonic cleaning offers a more advanced approach.

THE BENEFITS OF AN ULTRASONIC CLEANING

The ultrasonic scaler uses vibrational energy to break apart bacterial biofilms, making them easier to remove. Water jets or even antibacterial mouthwash flush out the loosened debris from the scaler’s tip. This technique offers five key benefits:

Cooling the scaler tip to ensure comfort
Flushing away debris for a more thorough clean
Creating bubbles that further disrupt buildup
Generating an oxygen-rich environment that’s hostile to harmful bacteria
Maintaining a gentler, effective clean even below the gumline and on root surfaces

Originally developed to remove visible deposits on teeth, ultrasonic cleaning is also gentle enough to target deposits just beneath the gumline and along tooth roots, where extra care is needed to protect these sensitive areas.

BIOFILM THERAPY

Omnia Dental uses Biofilm Therapy, an innovative approach to teeth cleaning that’s comfortable, effective, and quick! Biofilm Therapy® is a systematic, scientifically proven method for managing dental biofilm during professional cleanings, utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

At Omnia Dental, our Biofilm Therapy® treatments are based on individualized protocols that consider each patient’s diagnosis and risk assessment to ensure optimal results. This approach is minimally invasive, offering the highest levels of comfort, safety, and efficiency.

BENEFITS OF BIOFILM THERAPY

Highly effective at removing tough stains from coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco
Gentler and less invasive than traditional cleaning methods
Faster treatment time, meaning less time spent in the dental chair

Dental biofilm is the primary cause of caries, periodontal, and peri-implant infections. Periodontitis can increase the risk of systemic diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Regular oral hygiene, combined with professional care, helps keep biofilm under control, supporting better oral and overall health.