Air Polishing (Sandblasting)

Air polishing, also called sandblasting, uses a controlled jet of fine powder, air and water to lift surface stains and soft deposits from the teeth, including areas a brush struggles to reach. It is associated with a brighter, smoother tooth surface and is commonly used alongside scaling to finish a hygiene appointment. The practice offers it as part of its painless, prevention-focused approach to keeping teeth and gums healthy.

Air polishing is a dental hygiene procedure in which a precisely directed stream of air, water and a fine cleaning powder is used to remove soft plaque and surface staining from the teeth. It is especially good at reaching grooves, pits and the spaces around the gum line and between teeth that a brush or a manual instrument can miss, and it removes the kind of discolouration that comes from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco. Because it cleans without scraping, many patients find it comfortable. At Stomatologia przy Grunwaldzkiej air polishing is typically combined with ultrasonic scaling: scaling removes the hard tartar, and air polishing then lifts remaining soft deposits and stains to leave the teeth feeling smooth and looking cleaner. A smoother enamel surface is also less hospitable to new plaque, which can help between visits. The treatment is quick and there is no downtime; you can eat and drink normally afterwards, though it is sensible to avoid strongly staining food and drink for a short period to make the most of the result. The dentist may suggest avoiding the procedure on areas of very exposed, sensitive root surface and will tailor the clean accordingly. Air polishing does not whiten teeth beyond their natural shade — for that, the practice offers tray whitening — but it does restore teeth to their true colour by removing accumulated surface stain.