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If you’re looking for cleaner teeth, Airflow Polishing may well be the answer. Airflow Polishing is a hygienist treatment that uses water, air, and a specially formulated powder (bicarbonate of soda) to remove plaque and stains from your teeth gently and effectively.
At Blue Finch Dental we offer professional Airflow polishing as part of our range of dental treatments. We are a welcoming, family-run clinic and will be happy to advise and guide you through the most appropriate treatments for you. Contact us today and we will be pleased to help.
Airflow polishing is a dental hygiene treatment which cleans teeth faster, safer and more effectively than traditional teeth cleaning treatments. Traditional teeth cleaning uses a sharp, pointed instrument called a scaler to scrape plaque from the teeth. Instead, airflow polishing uses a jet of water mixed with a mildly abrasive powder to “jetwash” your teeth, removing plaque, stains and biofilm (surface bacteria which can contribute to dental issues).
Airflow polishing is a less intrusive and more efficient treatment than traditional teeth cleaning. It provides fast removal of plaque, stains, and other unhealthy surface compounds. The abrasive powder polishes the teeth in the process, leading to a whiter smile without the risk of damaging the enamel which is inherent in scraping treatments.
Initial Assessment: The process begins with an assessment from the dentist or hygienist to ensure your suitability for Airflow treatment, check for any underlying issues and explain the process to you. If you have heavy plaque deposits, other treatments may be advised in advance of Airflow polishing to remove these.
Disclosing Agents: To ensure all unhealthy deposits are removed from your teeth during Airflow polishing, a disclosing agent is applied to your teeth. This is a bright blue or red dye which sticks to unhealthy surface deposits but not to clean and healthy teeth. This allows the dentist or hygienist to see easily with the naked eye where there are unhealthy deposits which need to be removed.
Airflow Polishing Treatment: During Airflow polishing, the dentist or hygienist uses a handheld device to deliver a stream of compressed air, water and abrasive powder. They will work through your mouth cleaning each tooth individually until all plaque and stains have been removed and polishing is complete. The practitioner or their assistant will also use another small handheld device to suck or “hoover” away the cleaning solution from your mouth during the treatment.The process typically takes around 30 minutes.
Airflow polishing is a painless and gentle treatment that can be carried out without the need for anaesthetic.
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Airflow polishing is a versatile procedure that is suitable for most general dental patients who have mild to moderate teeth staining or plaque buildup. Its gentle nature also makes it particularly suitable for nervous patients or individuals with special needs, and patients with fixed orthodontics or tooth restorations such as fillings or crowns.
In some cases Airflow is not an appropriate treatment and other methods should be used. These include patients with active dental infections, severe gum disease or similar dental issues, in which cases the underlying problems must be treated and allowed to heal before moving on to cosmetic treatments. Airflow is also unsuitable for some people with respiratory illnesses or sensitivity, due to the likelihood of breathing in small particles during the treatment.
At your appointment your dentist will examine your teeth and explain any relevant factors to ensure you have the right treatment for you.
We have two options for Airflow Polishing. Your dentist will help you decide which is the correct choice for you. We offer standalone Airflow treatment to remove plaque and other deposits, or Airflow treatment including scaling for heavy plaque deposits, and additional Airflow polishing.
Standalone Airflow treatment: £90
Airflow + scaling and polishing: £160
An Airflow treatment session typically takes 30-60 minutes depending on the amount of plaque and staining present on the teeth.
Yes, you can eat immediately after Airflow treatment.
Airflow polishing is a gentle and pain-free treatment. If you have particularly sensitive teeth you may experience some mild discomfort. Your dentist will be able to advise you.
The vast majority of people will not experience any sensitivity following Airflow polishing. However, it is possible in patients with thin or weakened enamel that the removal of plaque and biofilm may expose nerve endings, causing sensitivity. Your dentist will be able to advise you.
In most cases, Airflow treatment is recommended every six months as part of a general dental care routine. What is right for you depends on your own preferences and how quickly your teeth stain or build up plaque.
Yes, Airflow can be used with all dental restorations and appliances. The only time it is not suitable is if a restoration has come loose, in which case we have to fix the restoration before beginning Airflow treatment.
Airflow compound does not have a strong or unpleasant taste. It is made up of water and active ingredients such as baking soda or calcium carbonate, which may have a very mild chalky kind of taste but are not at all unpleasant.
Our clinic is conveniently situated a stone’s throw from Fulham Broadway tube. We are located on a peaceful first floor away from the noise and bustle of the street, and have a lift for the less mobile.
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We are a registered Invisalign® practitioner and can help you from answering your Invisalign questions through to the procedure and retainer fitting itself.
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With a specific ethos on preventative and minimal intervention dentistry we are able to care for tooth wear, jaw pains or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease, tooth grinding and snoring. We work other dental specialists as part of a team to provide full mouth rehabilitation with and without implants.
We provide private emergency dental care in Fulham for both our registered and non-registered patients. Wherever possible we will make you a same-day appointment to get you treated and out of pain as quickly as possible. Contact us immediately and we will arrange your appointment.
Medical Review: The information on this page has been reviewed for accuracy by Tim Neill, lead dentist, Blue Finch Dental.
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