Air Polishing

Air Polishing is cutting-edge tooth cleaning and polishing technology that goes beyond a traditional scale and polish.

Leave the practice with virtually biofilm-free teeth and the promise of a healthier gum line.

What is Air Polishing?

Air Polishing works hard to remove rigid biofilm such as plaque and tartar from your gum line. Whilst our hygienist’s hand scaling equipment and skill can remove a significant portion of these harmful substances, Air Polishing goes further, ensuring the spaces between your teeth become protected from potential problems due to lingering biofilm.

Air Polishing combines water, powder particles, and Air, which works gently yet effectively to banish stains from your gum line. Air Polishing is a completely chemical-free treatment that results in healthier-looking teeth and is often used before teeth whitening treatment to enhance the final result.

How will Air Polishing Benefit Me?

• It freshens your breath.
• Removes almost 100% of all harmful biofilm in your mouth.
• Reduces your risk of gum disease.
• Reduces the risk of unpleasant symptoms relating to gum disease.
• It leaves your teeth feeling and looking polished and without plaque and tartar staining.
• Cleans teeth thoroughly during a brace-wearing period.
• Cleans thoroughly around implant sites.

Do I need Air Polishing?

Air Polishing can benefit any patient who walks through our doors, as everyone will have a certain degree of plaque that needs removing – this is inevitable. We greatly encourage patients with significant plaque and tartar accumulation to choose Air Polishing in addition to their average scale and polish, as it’s primarily geared towards dealing with stubborn and hard-to-reach staining along the gum line.

Risk factors for significant plaque and tartar are:

• Smoking.
• Poor brushing and flossing habits.
• A dry mouth.
• A high-sugar diet.