Airflow Tooth Polishing: A Gentle Revolution in Dental Care
A healthy, radiant smile begins with excellent oral hygiene – and at Islington Smiles, we’re proud to offer one of the most advanced cleaning treatments available: Airflow tooth polishing. This gentle yet highly effective technique is transforming dental hygiene, offering a more comfortable and thorough clean than traditional methods.
Led by our experienced Lead Principal, Dr Marisa Monteiro, renowned for her thoughtful, patient-centred approach, our team is dedicated to helping you feel relaxed and confident at every visit. With the help of Airflow technology, we can give your teeth a refreshingly deep clean that’s not only beneficial for your gums but also leaves your smile visibly brighter.
Let’s take a closer look at how it works – and why so many of our patients are enjoying the results.
Airflow tooth polishing is a modern dental hygiene technique that uses a controlled stream of air, warm water, and sodium bicarbonate to gently remove plaque, surface stains, and soft deposits from your teeth and gums.
Unlike traditional cleaning methods, which often involve manual scraping or gritty polishing pastes, Airflow Tooth Polishing is completely non-invasive and far more comfortable, especially for those with sensitive teeth, braces, or implants.
Using a specially designed handpiece, this gentle stream lifts away plaque, food particles, and discolouration, even in hard-to-reach areas such as between the teeth and along the gum line, all without causing discomfort. Many patients also appreciate that the water is warmed to body temperature, making the experience even more pleasant.
Why Patients Love It: The Benefits of Airflow Polishing
Airflow polishing offers a wide range of benefits for both your oral health and your overall experience at the dentist:
- A Deeper Clean
Delivers a significantly more thorough clean than traditional methods, reaching areas that standard tools may miss. - Gentle on Teeth and Gums
Ideal for patients with sensitivity or those wearing dental appliances such as braces, veneers, crowns, or implants. - Healthier Gums
Effectively removes plaque and bacteria, helping to prevent gum disease and inflammation. - A Brighter Smile
Removes surface stains from tea, coffee, wine, and tobacco, leaving teeth cleaner and noticeably brighter, often after just one session. - More Comfortable Appointments
No scraping, no unpleasant sensations – just a light, fresh clean that’s quicker and easier than conventional scaling.
A Modern Approach to Dental Hygiene
Unlike older techniques that rely on scraping tools and abrasive pastes, Airflow polishing is far more refined and delivers greater results.
The fine powder and targeted jet allow for precision cleaning in even the most awkward areas, such as around orthodontic appliances or bridges. And because it’s much less abrasive, it’s kinder to your enamel – so you’ll leave with your teeth feeling smooth, refreshed, and protected.
Award-winning dentist, Dr Marisa Monteiro, who brings years of clinical expertise and a compassionate, calming presence to her work, believes strongly in tailoring dental care to everyone. As a firm advocate of Airflow polishing, she recommends it not only for its outstanding results, but for the comfort and confidence it brings to her patients.
Is Airflow Right for You?
Whether you’re looking for a more comfortable, effective way to maintain your oral health, or if traditional hygiene treatments have left you feeling anxious or sensitive in the past, Airflow tooth polishing may be the ideal solution.
Whether it’s time for your routine clean or you simply want to give your smile a bit of a boost, our friendly team are here to welcome you. With Dr Marisa at the helm, you’re in experienced, caring hands.
Book your appointment today and discover the gentle revolution in dental care for yourself.
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