EMS Gentle Cleanings

EMS Gentle Cleanings

At Gentle Family Dentists, we’re always looking for ways to make your dental experience more comfortable, more effective, and more personalized. That’s why we’re excited to offer EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)—a modern, science-based approach to preventive dental care.

What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?

Guided Biofilm Therapy is an advanced method for removing harmful biofilm (plaque) from your teeth, gums, and around dental restorations. Instead of the traditional “scraping first” approach, GBT uses a guided, step-by-step process that is gentle, precise, and highly effective.

What Makes it Different?

GBT is designed with your comfort and health in mind:

  • Air polishing technology removes plaque and stains without discomfort.
  • Warm water and fine powder create a gentle, spa-like experience.
  • Targeted treatment focuses only where biofilm is present.
  • Minimally invasive—no unnecessary scraping
  • Erythritol powder (≈14 microns) is far less abrasive than traditional polishing pastes and even gentler than glycine, making it safer for enamel, composite, ceramics, implants, and soft tissues—while also offering antibacterial and anticariogenic benefits.

Why Biofilm Matters

Biofilm is a sticky layer of bacteria that can lead to:

  • Cavities
  • Gum disease
  • Bad breath
  • Inflammation that affects overall health

By removing biofilm thoroughly and regularly, we help protect not just your smile—but your whole-body health.

Who Can Benefit?

Guided Biofilm Therapy is ideal for:

  • Patients with sensitive teeth
  • Children and teens
  • Patients with braces, implants, or crowns
  • Anyone looking for a more comfortable cleaning experience

What to Expect at Your Visit

During your appointment, we will:

  1. Reveal biofilm using a disclosing solution
  2. Gently remove plaque and stains with air polishing
  3. Fine-tune cleaning only where needed
  4. Review your oral health and provide personalized recommendations
  5. You’ll leave with a cleaner, brighter smile—and a better understanding of your oral health.

Experience the Difference

If you’ve ever felt anxious about dental cleanings or wished for a more comfortable option, Guided Biofilm Therapy may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Ask us about EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy at your next visit—we’re excited to show you the difference!

What our patients are saying

Hannah D.North Liberty
All of the dentists at gentle family dentists are amazing! We love Dr. Carole! Her approach is so effective! It has saved both our children from oral surgery in their late teens years. The entire staff is thoughtful, kind, extremely caring and gentle! It is a pleasure to be treated there!
Amber P.North Liberty
Great experience and the team truly showed concern for me during my extraction experience. They were able to get me in quick and then also accommodated my crazy work schedule and got several timely services done before work so I would not be in pain any more. I would recommend this team to anyone. And if you are not using these wonderful people then you are missing out.
Jacob W.West Liberty
I don’t go but my twin boys do! They love it so much they make the boys feel comfortable and happy when being seen by anyone always a clean and loving environment for them to get their dental work done! They’re 5 so it’s a big part of the reason why we chose to go with gentle family dentist they are so nice to us!
Benjamin W.West Liberty
Dr. Caroline did an amazing job with my crowns on my front teeth, fitting my night guard many times until it was right, and guiding me through the zoom at home whitening kit. I have a whole different smile and I feel so confident. Every person there is so friendly and helpful! Thanks so much!
Laura P.Muscatine
Chipped a molar last night eating popcorn. This morning they were able to get me in for a quick x-ray, then get an appointment scheduled for the afternoon to do the crown. I wasn’t in any pain but I feel so fortunate to have had it fixed so quickly! They have fancy technology & knew exactly what they were doing. Perfectly matched the tooth color. Extremely pleased with my experience!
Laura L.Muscatine
I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate this office. I have hated the dentist for most of my life and stopped going. Now I have teeth issues that embarrasses me. Dr. Grant and the staff have been amazing and made me feel so supported and not judged at all. I’m so happy I found this clinic. I can’t wait to get my smile back!