Airflow Dental Cleaning FAQs

What is Airflow Teeth Cleaning?

Airflow teeth cleaning is a very effective and advanced technology that removes stains and discolouration that can be easily caused by daily habits, such as drinking coffee, smoking or consuming sugary treats. It’s a non-abrasive cleaning method that doesn’t come in direct contact with the teeth or gums, making it one of the gentlest cleaning methods available. This means that those with sensitive teeth or dental implants can have it done without irritation! Even though it’s a gentle cleaning method, it doesn’t mean that it isn’t highly effective. Airflow can provide you with the deepest clean possible for a fresher and brighter smile.

This cleaning method can get to the difficult places and delicate areas of the mouth for a full, accurate clean. It can easily get to the gum line, where plaque tends to build up and create issues, such as gum disease, so that you can have healthier teeth and gums. What’s more is that it provides instant results that lasts, meaning you can have improved oral hygiene quickly without any follow-up visits.

How Does Airflow Work?

So, how does Airflow work? Airflow is a powerful yet gentle jet that uses a combination of water, compressed air and fine powder particles of sodium bicarbonate to not only clean teeth but also polish them. This is a quick, easy and convenient way to help you maintain excellent oral hygiene and health and can be used as an instant improvement for special occasions. Due to using a powerful, high-pressure fine spray of water, Airflow is a very safe and pain-free cleaning process to suit all sorts of patients. The unit even pre-warms the water before it’s sprayed into the mouth, so there are no sensitivity issues.

On top of this, Airflow can easily reach the front and back of your teeth for a proper clean in every area of your mouth. The fine jet gently lifts bacteria and stains from the surface of your teeth and takes away plaque buildup near the gumline and in difficult places. It can even clean periodontal pockets and can even help to whiten your teeth without needing to use whitening products because it polishes the teeth. This technology also doesn’t use vibration, heat or direct contact to give you a comfortable cleaning experience.

Does Airflow Remove Tartar?

Airflow does remove tartar, and it’s quite an effective cleaning method to get rid of stubborn plaque and tartar buildup. It can easily clean mild to medium tartar buildup and is a great method to use to maintain your oral health and hygiene. However, for those with a lot of tartar or dental issues, Airflow cannot completely get rid of it on its own and traditional dental cleaning methods will need to be used. This is because Airflow is very good at targeting biofilm and surface stains, but for those with a lot of tartar, it can struggle to remove it all due to being a gentler method. Airflow is best used for a little bit of tartar buildup and is extremely effective at keeping it at bay to maintain good oral hygiene.

Does Airflow Whiten Teeth?

Airflow does whiten teeth to an extent because it polishes the surface of your teeth. It lifts stains and plaque, which means that it has the power to significantly brighten the natural shade of your teeth to give a whiter appearance. This instantly improves the aesthetics of your smile and gives you the confidence to show off your sparkling teeth, without the need for bleaching agents. However, Airflow can only do so much to brighten your teeth and cannot fully whiten them to completely transform your smile into a Hollywood one. So, if you want a properly white smile that isn’t to the shade of your natural teeth, then it’s best to undergo teeth whitening treatment.

Although it doesn’t fully whiten your teeth, you can use Airflow before getting whitening treatment to remove plaque and stains. This prepares the teeth to help whitening agents penetrate the surface better and give you a consistent and uniform look. Airflow can be a substitute for whitening treatment for those who have only mild surface staining, but for most patients, they’ll need whitening treatment alongside Airflow.

Is Airflow Teeth Cleaning Painful?

Many patients wonder if Airflow teeth cleaning is painful due to many traditional cleaning methods being a bit abrasive. However, this cleaning method is a gentle way to clean the whole mouth and is generally not painful for patients, even those with sensitive teeth. It’s a non-invasive technology that doesn’t vibrate, use heat or come in contact with the tooth’s surface, so it’s a very comfortable experience that’s still effective.

For most patients, the treatment feels like a light tickling sensation or a refreshing mist due to the fine jet of water, air and powder. This means that it’s an effective alternative to traditional scaling and a method that most patients can use to instantly break down plaque and bacteria. Although the treatment is comfortable for most, there may be slight discomfort for those with very sensitive teeth, but this is still a lot less than traditional cleaning methods.

Is Airflow Teeth Cleaning Worth It?

So, is Airflow teeth cleaning worth it? This treatment is worth it for those with little or medium plaque and tartar buildup because it’s a quick, easy and convenient solution that can clean every part of your mouth. You can instantly gain a cleaner, fresher and brighter smile after just one session due to the high-pressure jet that gently takes away bacteria and stains from the surface of your teeth. On top of this, it can reach your gumline to help prevent gum disease for exceptional oral health. Airflow teeth cleaning also provides numerous benefits, such as:

• Gain the deepest clean: Plaque and tartar easily build up daily, even when you thoroughly brush and floss regularly. Airflow can provide a very deep clean that improves your oral hygiene by getting rid of persistent stains, cleaning hard-to-reach areas and reaching the front and back of your teeth.
• Takes away stubborn stains: Airflow can give you a brighter smile because it has the power to gently lift stubborn stains that occur from daily habits, like drinking coffee. It can polish your teeth to a brighter, natural look that gives you confidence.
• Improves gum health: This method of cleaning can also drastically improve your gum health and reduce the risk of gum disease and damage. The nozzle can reach every area of your mouth, including the nooks and crannies, to thoroughly clean and take away bacteria. It reaches the gumline to tackle plaque buildup that erodes the gums and causes issues.
• Helps give a naturally flawless smile: Airflow can transform your teeth into a flawless yet natural smile because of the full clean it provides, which instantly brightens the natural shade of your tooth’s surface. It gently polishes the surface for a whiter, healthier smile.

How Much Does Airflow Teeth Cleaning Cost?

When it comes to the common question of “How much does Airflow teeth cleaning cost?”, there is no set price. It depends on the clinic, the location of the clinic and the experience of the dental hygienists carrying out the treatment. The complexity of the treatment can differ across clinics, which affects the cost and the effectiveness of the treatment, depending on the skill and the type of cleaning you receive from dental hygienists. As well as this, the cost can vary based on whether this treatment is included as part of a dental plan with the clinic you choose.

Here at One Dental, we offer our complete Airflow treatment from as little as £135. This cost can change depending on which of our clinics you get the treatment at, the current state of your oral hygiene and what your oral health goals are. Our team carry out a thorough assessment of your teeth and gums to determine the complexity of the Airflow treatment you need. From this, we can determine a more accurate cost for you, so that you know exactly how much your treatment costs.

Our Airflow Teeth Cleaning Service

Our expert team at One Dental offers a premium, high-quality Airflow teeth cleaning service that’s tailored to your unique needs. We thoroughly assess your current oral hygiene and health to determine the best treatment for you and know exactly if our Airflow will help. During this assessment, we’ll get to know you and your oral health goals to tailor our Airflow to your exact needs, so that you can achieve these goals more easily and quickly. Every hygienist in our clinics is highly skilled in this treatment to give you a sparkling, cleaner and healthier smile you love, effectively removing every bit of plaque, tartar and stains.

Book our expert Airflow treatment today to transform your teeth and gums into a flawless, natural smile you can feel confident in.