Airflow Tooth Polishing

If your teeth need that little bit of extra TLC after a professional clean with the hygienist, Airflow tooth polishing is a supplementary treatment for reaching stubborn bacteria in hard-to-reach areas of your mouth.

What is Airflow tooth polishing?

Airflow tooth polishing is a supplementary clean that you can opt for after a classic scale and polish during your hygienist visits.

Whilst your hygienist can reach the plaque that builds up on along your gum line over time, there may be certain corners of your mouth where plaque has solidified into tartar, making it difficult to remove this using the traditional scale and polish cleaning method.

Airflow polishing applies a mixture of water, powder particles and compressed air to your teeth. The application is gentle and even patients with sensitive teeth are always pleasantly surprised at how straightforward the process is.

FAQs

What are the benefits of Airflow tooth polishing?

• Removes deep and hard-to-reach stains.
• Freshens your breath.
• Prevents gum disease from occurring.
• Results in healthier-looking teeth.
• Gentle application.
• Fast procedure.

When else might I need Airflow tooth polishing?

We highly recommend Airflow polishing prior to treatment with braces, as it will maximise the possibility of your braces or Invisalign aligners remaining bacteria-free. This means you’re less likely to suffer problems like decay, bad breath and decay during your treatment.

Many of our implant patients here at Paddock Cosmetic Centre opt for Airflow to keep the implant site clean. This is really worthwhile as it will protect and help to prolong the life of your implant.

What is plaque?

Plaque is the most significant threat to your tooth and gum health. In fact, once plaque begins to cause symptoms that are indicative of gum disease, you risk putting your oral health at risk of complications. These include loose teeth, tooth loss, pain and sensitivity, and even wider health problems like heart disease, which today, is inextricably linked to gum disease in many patients suffering from advanced gum disease.

Even people who take great care of their teeth are vulnerable to the build-up of plaque since it’s created every time we eat when the mouth breaks down foods. The acids within plaque can go on to cause enamel erosion and destroy supporting structures like gums and jawbone.

Airflow tooth polishing is indispensable for getting to plaque that’s stuck in between your teeth. We highly recommend Airflow if you are a smoker and if it’s been a while since your last hygienist appointment. Not only will this help to get your oral hygiene back on track, but you’ll also notice that your teeth look a little brighter.

It’s also excellent for freshening your breath, which can give you much more confidence during your day-to-day interactions with others.

What’s the difference between Airflow and teeth whitening?

Both processes can improve the appearance of your teeth but in different ways. Airflow is not classed as a cosmetic treatment, but it will get rid of the plaque which is causing staining along your gum line. It can also reverse some of the deep staining caused by smoking.

If you’re looking for a treatment that will fundamentally change the shade of your teeth, we highly recommend teeth with EnlightenTM Evolution, the most trusted teeth whitening brand on the market. This is available at our practice here in Cheshire.

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