Your dentist or hygienist can use special tools and equipment to achieve a deeper and more effective clean than you ever could at home. One increasingly popular tool of the trade is an air flow polishing machine. It’s a new type of technology that cleans teeth without ever coming in direct physical contact. Instead, a mix of water, compressed air, and fine powder is directed at the teeth.
Here are just a few reasons why you should consider seeking out air flow polishing.
Great at Removing Stains
Air flow polishing shouldn’t be seen as an alternative to teeth whitening since it doesn’t actually bleach them. However, it can be used to remove relatively simple stains, including those caused by common staining culprits – think red wine, tobacco smoke, and black coffee. The powerful blast of air, water, and powder isn’t strong enough to damage tooth enamel, but it’s certainly strong enough to rid your teeth of those pesky surface stains.
Great for Your Oral Health
White teeth are great, but healthy teeth are better. One of the issues with oral health is that there are plenty of places plaque and bacteria can thrive. These tend to be tough to reach with your toothbrush or floss, but air flow polishing can reach them. The high pressure pushes into hard-to-reach areas, such as periodontal pockets, removing the plaque and bacteria that might otherwise have led to decay or infection.
Great for Sensitive Teeth
A high percentage of dental patients suffer from sensitive teeth, which can make traditional tooth cleaning something of an ordeal. Because air flow polishing avoids direct contact and produces no vibrations, sensitivity shouldn’t be an issue. In fact, the powder blasted at your teeth can fill in exposed dentine tubules and reduce sensitivity.
Great for On-the-Go
If there’s one thing we all seem short of, it’s spare time. Unfortunately, plenty of more traditional treatments take quite a long time – not so with air flow polishing. It can be carried out quickly during a single visit to see your dentist.
