Professional Air Flow Cleaning

During the process of chewing food, human teeth are exposed to numerous microorganisms (bacteria) capable of causing harm to the hard and soft tissues in the oral cavity. Most often, food residues get trapped in the interdental spaces, making them difficult to clean using conventional methods at home. Subsequently, soft plaque forms, which crystallizes, changing the enamel’s white color to a darker shade and even descending below the gums, forming deep periodontal pockets.

Thanks to recent technological advancements in dentistry, effective methods have emerged to address these issues. Air Flow technology is an efficient and painless method of teeth cleaning that, unlike chemical methods, acts gently without causing damage to the enamel and surrounding soft tissues.

How Air Flow Teeth Cleaning Works:

1. Preparation

The dentist provides the patient with protective glasses and a cap, protects the mucous membrane with a rubber dam, connects the Air Flow device, and positions the saliva ejector.

2. Professional Air Flow Cleaning

Using a special device that emits a mixture of air and water aerosol with dental soda particles, the dentist gently removes dental plaque from the interdental spaces and subgingival areas with careful movements. The pressure and intensity of the cleaning mixture can be adjusted to suit the patient's comfort level and taste, minimizing discomfort and effectively cleaning problem areas. The procedure is repeated for each tooth individually.

3. Polishing and Mineralization

After the procedure, the dentist polishes the teeth to make them smoother, preventing bacterial accumulation over time, and strengthens the enamel with fluoride ions.

Our specialists recommend that patients familiarize themselves with the equipment and products used for professional teeth cleaning. This is because some unscrupulous clinics may use counterfeit Chinese devices and mixtures.

Advantages of Air Flow Teeth Cleaning

Affordable cost.
Pain and discomfort-free.
Whitens enamel by several shades.
Eliminates bad breath.
Allows cleaning even with removable and fixed dental prostheses.
Enables cleaning in hard-to-reach areas.

Disadvantages of Air Flow Teeth Cleaning

Choosing Between Air Flow and Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning

Depending on the specific clinical situation, the dentist may recommend the most optimal treatment – ultrasonic or Air Flow cleaning. However, depending on individual preferences or other reasons, patients may choose one method of professional teeth cleaning over another.

It should be noted that Air Flow may not effectively remove hard plaque, whereas ultrasonic cleaning can easily break down hard deposits. Thus, both methods are often complementary during professional cleaning.

If a patient chooses a different method than what the dentist suggests, they take the risk of ineffective treatment and wasted finances.

How Often Should Air Flow Teeth Cleaning Be Done

Professional Air Flow teeth cleaning is recommended regularly, at least once every 6 months. In some cases, it may be done once every 3 months.

The main criteria for Air Flow teeth cleaning include:

Bad breath.
Enamel darkening.
Tooth overcrowding, making cleaning difficult in hard-to-reach areas.
Prevention of inflammatory processes and other dental diseases.
Before installing certain orthodontic and orthopedic structures.
As an auxiliary treatment option.

To inquire about the cost of the Air Flow professional teeth cleaning procedure, we recommend clicking the link in the “Prices” section or visiting our clinic for a free consultation.