Gentle hygiene care in Kingston upon Thames
Airflow teeth cleaning uses a controlled stream of warm water, air and fine powder to remove plaque biofilm and surface staining from the teeth. It is often chosen by patients who want a thorough clean that feels gentler than traditional scraping.
At Thames Street Dental, Airflow can be recommended as part of your dental hygiene treatment, especially where staining, plaque build-up, orthodontic appliances or dental restorations make careful cleaning harder at home.
Using advanced guided biofilm therapy technology, Airflow can help with a broad range of hygiene and aesthetic concerns that may previously have required more abrasive or uncomfortable methods. Your dentist or hygienist will advise whether it is suitable for your mouth.
Useful for reducing external marks and helping teeth feel cleaner.
Helps disrupt plaque biofilm from tooth surfaces and around the gum line.
Can lift common surface staining caused by regular tea and coffee drinking.
Can help remove surface tobacco staining as part of professional hygiene care.
Can support hygiene care where plaque build-up is contributing to irritated gums.
Targets biofilm, with remaining tartar removed using suitable hygiene instruments.
Professional cleaning may help when plaque build-up is contributing to bad breath.
Can be included in ongoing hygiene care to help keep your mouth feeling fresh.
A traditional scale and polish removes hard deposits and staining using dental instruments and polishing paste. Airflow uses a jet of air, warm water and fine powder to lift soft biofilm and surface staining with less direct contact on the tooth surface.
Some patients will still need scaling where there is tartar or calculus. Airflow and traditional hygiene care can work well together, depending on your gum health and the amount of build-up present.
Read Airflow vs scale and polishYour dentist or hygienist can assess your teeth and gums, then recommend the most appropriate hygiene appointment for you.
Ask our teamAirflow is a quick, effective and comfortable treatment typically completed in a single appointment. Here is what to expect in four simple steps:
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Your hygienist begins by assessing your teeth and gums, identifying areas of plaque, biofilm and staining using a disclosing agent to map your mouth precisely.
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The Airflow handpiece projects a controlled stream of air, warm water and fine erythritol powder onto the tooth surfaces and gumline, gently removing biofilm and staining.
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Where necessary, the Perioflow nozzle is used to clean beneath the gumline and in periodontal pockets, removing biofilm in areas that cannot be reached any other way.
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Any remaining calculus or tartar is removed using the Piezon ultrasonic scaler, completing your treatment with teeth that feel and look noticeably cleaner.
Airflow is not suitable for every patient in every situation. We will always consider your medical history, gum health and dental needs before recommending treatment.
Airflow removes external staining. If you are looking for a change in tooth shade, professional teeth whitening may be more appropriate after your mouth has been assessed.
Explore teeth whiteningA closer comparison of Airflow and traditional dental hygiene cleaning.
Why routine examinations and hygiene care matter for long-term oral health.
Practical advice for maintaining healthy teeth and gums between visits.
If your teeth feel stained, rough or difficult to clean, our team can help you decide whether Airflow is the right hygiene option for you.
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