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Airflow dental cleaning at Thames Street Dental<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Gentle hygiene care in Kingston upon Thames<\/p>

A fresher, brighter-feeling clean with Airflow<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

At Thames Street Dental, Airflow can be recommended as part of your dental hygiene treatment<\/a>, especially where staining, plaque build-up, orthodontic appliances or dental restorations make careful cleaning harder at home.<\/p>

Book an Airflow appointment<\/a>View the fee guide<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What Airflow can help with<\/h2>

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.<\/p>

Staining & discolouration<\/h3>

Useful for reducing external marks and helping teeth feel cleaner.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Plaque build-up<\/h3>

Helps disrupt plaque biofilm from tooth surfaces and around the gum line.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Coffee & tea stains<\/h3>

Can lift common surface staining caused by regular tea and coffee drinking.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Tobacco stains<\/h3>

Can help remove surface tobacco staining as part of professional hygiene care.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Gum inflammation<\/h3>

Can support hygiene care where plaque build-up is contributing to irritated gums.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Biofilm & tartar<\/h3>

Targets biofilm, with remaining tartar removed using suitable hygiene instruments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Bad breath (halitosis)<\/h3>

Professional cleaning may help when plaque build-up is contributing to bad breath<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

General hygiene maintenance<\/h3>

Can be included in ongoing hygiene care to help keep your mouth feeling fresh.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

How Airflow is different from a scale and polish<\/h2>

A traditional scale and polish<\/a> 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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>Read Airflow vs scale and polish<\/a><\/div>

Not sure which clean you need?<\/h3>

Your dentist or hygienist can assess your teeth and gums, then recommend the most appropriate hygiene appointment for you.<\/p>Ask our team<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

How does the treatment work?<\/h2>

Airflow is a quick, effective and comfortable treatment typically completed in a single appointment. Here is what to expect in four simple steps:<\/p><\/div><\/div>

1<\/p>

Assessment and mapping<\/h3>

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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

2<\/p>

Airflow handpiece<\/h3>

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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

3<\/p>

Perioflow where needed<\/h3>

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.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

4<\/p>

Piezon scaling<\/h3>

Any remaining calculus or tartar is removed using the Piezon ultrasonic scaler, completing your treatment with teeth that feel and look noticeably cleaner.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Who may benefit from Airflow?<\/h2>