At Rooted Dental Company, we believe a routine cleaning shouldn’t feel routine — it should feel like care. That’s why we’ve upgraded the way we clean teeth at our practice. We now offer Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a minimally invasive, evidence-based protocol that leaves your smile cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable than traditional scaling and polishing ever could.
Guided Biofilm Therapy is a structured, eight-step clinical protocol developed by the Swiss Dental Academy and adopted by leading dental practices around the world. The goal is simple: identify and remove harmful biofilm — the soft, sticky layer of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth, gums, and dental work — in the gentlest, most thorough way possible.
Instead of relying on metal scrapers and gritty polishing paste, GBT uses a warm, pressurized spray of water, air and ultra-fine erythritol powder. This combination lifts plaque, stains, and early tartar from every surface of every tooth, including the spaces between teeth and just below the gumline that traditional cleanings often miss. When stubborn calculus is present, the protocol finishes with the PIEZON® ultrasonic system — a precision tool designed to remove hardened deposits without scratching enamel or irritating soft tissue.
From the moment you sit down, GBT is designed to feel different. Here’s what to expect at your appointment:
Almost everyone. We especially recommend GBT for:
Traditional cleanings rely on hand scalers and abrasive polishing paste. GBT uses fluid dynamics instead of friction, making cleanings quieter, more comfortable, and gentler on enamel and restorations — so patients are more likely to keep their cleanings on schedule.
We perform GBT using the AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master from EMS — the Swiss company that pioneered the GBT protocol. The platform combines AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW®, and PIEZON® NO PAIN technologies in one device. Learn more about the AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master.
No. Most patients describe it as warm and tickly rather than uncomfortable.
Yes. GBT is non-abrasive on implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, and other restorations.
About 45 to 60 minutes — similar to a traditional cleaning.
Only if hardened tartar is present, and only on the specific areas that need it.
GBT is billed under standard cleaning codes; coverage depends on your individual plan.
Every six months for most patients; every three to four months for higher-risk patients.
Rooted Dental Company is a modern, patient-centered practice in Brookline, Massachusetts. We combine evidence-based dentistry with a calm, welcoming environment, and we invest in the technology that helps us deliver better care — including Guided Biofilm Therapy.
Schedule your GBT appointment today. Book online or call (617) 209-6631. We’re located at 1371 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446.
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