Airflow Teeth Cleaning
A gentle, thorough clean that lifts stains and plaque.
Refresh Your Smile with Airflow Teeth Cleaning
Discover a cleaner, fresher smile with Airflow teeth cleaning, a professional dental hygiene treatment that uses a fine powder, air and warm water to gently lift away plaque, bacteria and stubborn surface stains.
From tea and coffee stains to plaque build-up in hard-to-reach places, Airflow polishing cleans along the gum line, between your teeth and around fillings, crowns and implants. The result is a treatment that most patients find surprisingly comfortable, leaving you with a smooth, fresh smile and more confidence.
Is Airflow Dental Treatment Right For You?
Whether you’re keeping on top of your oral health or getting ready for a special occassion, Airflow polishing treatment is a gentle clean that suits a lot of different smiles.
It’s a great choice if you:
✓ Enjoy tea, coffee or red wine or smoke and want to lift surface stains
✓ Wear braces or Invisalign aligners and find it tricky to clean around them
✓Have implants, crowns or other dental work and need a tailored clean
✓ Have sensitive teeth or find a traditional scale and polish uncomfortable
✓ Simply want your smile to look and feel its best
Airflow Teeth Cleaning Before and After
Take a look at the results one of our patients acheieved with Airflow dental cleaning.
Is Airflow Teeth Cleaning Painful?
We understand that a hygiene appointment can feel a little daunting, so you’ll be glad to know most patients find Airflow dental treatment comfortable, with no need for anaesthetic.
You will feel a fine spray of warm water and powder, which may have a slightly salty or sweet taste. We’ll provide you with protective glasses and a bib to protect your eyes and clothes.
Your comfort always comes first. If you have sensitive teeth, let us know and we’ll adapt your treatment, pausing whenever you need a moment.
Airflow Vs Scale and Polish
Used to a traditional scale and polish? Here’s what makes Airflow dental treatment different.
Where a traditional polish removes tartar, then polishes your teeth with a rotating brush and gritty paste, Airflow replaces the polishing step with a gentle spray of powder, air and warm water that reaches along the gum line and between your teeth.
Many patients find it more comfortable, especially if they have sensitive teeth.
How Does Airflow Dental Cleaning Work?
Most Airflow appointments take around 40 minutes and your hygienist will talk you through each step as you go.
Assessment
We’ll check your teeth and gums, look for any areas of staining or plaque build-up and go through your medical history.
Gentle Airflow Cleaning
A stream of warm water, air and fine powder lifts away stains, plaque, bacteria and biofilm from your teeth, along the gum line, between teeth and around any dental work.
3. Final Polish & Hygiene Advice
You’ll leave with teeth that feel smooth and fresh, along with personalised tips to help keep your smile looking its best at home.
Meet Your Dental Hygienist
With over 25 years at Grosvenor Dental Practice, Lisa is a familiar, friendly face to many of our patients. She loves helping people feel confident in their smile and will make sure your Airflow is gentle, thorough and tailored to you.
Book Appointment
Ready for a fresher, cleaner smile? Book your Airflow appointment at our Stoke-on-Trent practice today. You don’t need to be registered with us and our friendly team will be happy to answer any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients have numerous questions when it comes to Airflow dental cleaning treatments. Put your mind at ease with the answers to the most frequently asked questions..
What Is Airflow Teeth Cleaning?
Airflow teeth cleaning uses a combination of water, compressed air, and fine sodium bicarbonate. It is a powerful dental hygiene treatment that cleans and removes plaque, as well as stain removal from your teeth.
How Does Airflow Teeth Cleaning Work?
Using the latest non-abrasive technology, Airflow teeth cleaning has been shown to reduce the incidence of bleeding gums by reducing the level of bacteria in your mouth. The Airflow nozzle shoots high pressured water mixed with bicarbonate at the surface of your teeth. A very effective dental cleaning method. This combination has been proven to leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean which is equal to a regular hygienist visit.
What To Expect During Air Polishing Treatment?
An average appointment lasts around 30 minutes. Your dentist will clean any large amounts of calculus first using traditional methods and then finish with Airflow. The teeth cleaning treatment uses high-pressure water and sodium bicarbonate, so although this is pain-free you could potentially get wet. Following the cleaning process, you can return to your normal daily activities.
What Are The Benefits Of Airflow Teeth Cleaning?
Airflow Teeth Cleaning is a fast, comfortable and hygienic way to maintain your oral health. It removes plaque and bacteria from hard to reach areas of the teeth, reduces bad breath and helps to prevent gum disease.
How Long Does It Take?
An average appointment lasts around 30 minutes. Your dentist can make you feel clean and bright in as little as one appointment.
How Is Airflow Different To Traditional Scale & Polish?
Airflow offers a deeper clean, that removes stubborn staining and without being harsh on teeth or gums. Airflow is also often faster, more comfortable than a scale and polish clean with less risks or chance of damage.
Can Airflow Remove Stains?
Yes. Airflow can remove stains from up to 5mm deep into the periodontal pockets as well as the surface of the tooth. Using a combination of pressured water and bicarbonate it can remove stains left on your teeth by smoking, food, and drink. It is the ideal teeth whitening treatment without direct contact, heat, or noise resulting in the ideal white smile. Airflow polishing is also ideal for anyone who suffers from sensitive teeth, due to the lack of direct contact and the absence of heat and vibration.
What Are The Advantages Of Air Polishing Compared To Traditional Cleaning?
Airflow teeth cleaning is fast, gentle, and less costly than traditional methods. It has the ability to remove stains from up to 5mm deep into the periodontal pockets and from the surface of your teeth. Leaving you with a brighter white smile in around 30 minutes; no abrasive technique, scrapping tools, or long monthly appointments.
How Much Does It Cost?
Dental practices often provide you with options depending on the condition of your teeth and gums. It can on average range from £30-£100 depending on the amount of straining, calculus, and length of appointment. Grosvenor Dental Practice now offers airflow teeth cleaning for FREE to all their patients who are members of their dental plan. Call Grosvenor Dental Practice now on 01782 848708 now or email [email protected] and book your appointment.
Is Airflow Teeth Cleaning Safe?
Yes, Airflow Teeth Cleaning is a safe and gentle way to remove plaque and bacteria from your teeth. It is not invasive and causes no pain or discomfort.
How Often Should I Get Airflow Teeth Cleaning?
It is recommended to get Airflow Teeth Cleaning done every 6 months as part of your oral hygiene routine. It helps to maintain healthy teeth and gums, reduce plaque build-up and keep your breath fresh.
Why Is Dental Hygiene Important?
Good dental hygiene can prevent problems such as cavities or gum disease which can impair your face shape and your ability to eat and speak properly, cause pain and bad breath. Studies have also suggested that the bacteria from gum disease can travel to your heart and arteries leasing to further issues.