Airflow Teeth Polishing in Sevenoaks
Professional Airflow Teeth Cleaning for Surface Stains
Airflow teeth polishing is a professional dental cleaning treatment that uses a controlled combination of air, water and fine polishing powder to help remove plaque and surface staining from the teeth.
At Sevenoaks Dental & Implant Centre, Airflow polishing may be suitable for patients who have visible staining or deposits on their teeth and would like a professional cleaning treatment as part of their oral hygiene care.
Common sources of surface staining include tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco. Airflow polishing can help remove these external stains and leave the teeth looking cleaner and brighter.
Airflow polishing is a cleaning treatment rather than a tooth-whitening procedure. It does not change the natural underlying colour of your teeth in the same way as professional teeth whitening.
What Is Airflow Teeth Polishing?
Airflow teeth polishing is a modern approach to professional tooth cleaning.
Instead of relying only on conventional polishing instruments, the Airflow system uses a controlled stream containing air, water and polishing powder to clean the tooth surfaces and help remove surface deposits and staining.
Your dental professional will assess your teeth and gums and determine whether Airflow polishing is appropriate as part of your dental hygiene care.
What Can Airflow Polishing Remove?
Airflow polishing can help remove certain types of external staining and deposits from the tooth surfaces.
These can include staining associated with:
- Tea
- Coffee
- Red wine
- Tobacco
- Certain foods and drinks
- Plaque and surface deposits
The effectiveness of stain removal depends on the type and extent of the staining.
Some discolouration occurs within the tooth itself and cannot be removed simply through polishing. In these circumstances, your dentist or hygienist can explain whether another treatment, such as teeth whitening, may be more appropriate.
How Does Airflow Teeth Polishing Work?
During an Airflow polishing treatment, a controlled stream of air, water and fine polishing powder is directed towards the tooth surfaces.
The combination helps loosen and remove surface deposits and external staining without relying solely on traditional scraping or polishing techniques.
The dental professional controls the treatment according to the areas being cleaned and your individual needs.
The treatment is generally carried out as part of a professional dental hygiene appointment.
Airflow Polishing vs Traditional Scale and Polish
Airflow polishing and conventional scale and polish are both professional dental cleaning approaches, but they use different techniques.
A traditional scale and polish may involve dental instruments to remove deposits from the teeth. Airflow polishing uses a controlled mixture of air, water and powder to help clean tooth surfaces and remove certain types of staining.
Your dentist or hygienist can determine which approach is appropriate depending on the condition of your teeth and gums.
In some cases, different cleaning techniques may be used as part of the same appointment.
Benefits of Airflow Teeth Polishing
Depending on your individual circumstances, Airflow polishing may offer several benefits:
- Helps remove certain surface stains
- Helps remove plaque and surface deposits
- Can leave teeth feeling cleaner and smoother
- Can improve the appearance of stained teeth
- Provides a professional alternative to conventional polishing in suitable cases
- Can form part of a professional dental hygiene appointment
The treatment that is appropriate for you will depend on your oral health and the type of deposits or staining present.