Air-Flow Stain Removal with Scaling

Air-flow stain removal, sometimes called sandblasting, is a polishing technique that directs a fine spray of cleaning powder mixed with air and water onto the teeth to remove accumulated surface stains and soft deposits. Unlike a conventional rubber-cup polish, the spray can reach into pits, fissures and the spaces between teeth, which makes it effective for the discolouration that builds up from coffee, tea, red wine and smoking. At Ddent it is typically…

The result is teeth that look cleaner and brighter by returning them closer to their natural shade — distinct from whitening, which chemically lightens the tooth structure itself. For this reason air-flow is also a helpful step before a whitening treatment, as starting from a clean surface allows the whitening gel to act more evenly. The procedure is generally comfortable and well tolerated; some people notice mild, short-lived sensitivity, and a fluoride…