Professional scaling combining the Airflow and ultrasound techniques

The Airflow technique is an effective adjunct to brushing your teeth at home. It cleans your teeth thoroughly without damaging them. It is a pain-free and safe method to remove stains and deposits that cannot be removed by simple brushing. It is highly effective in removing discolouration caused by coffee, tea, red wine and smoking.

The most common cause of dental problems is tartar. Tartar is mainly composed of dissolved food particles, so it is present in the mouth in spite of proper oral hygiene. After eating a thin, nearly invisible layer of plaque is formed on the surface of the teeth, replacements and dentures. When mixed with the minerals in the saliva, plaque becomes harder and harder, and finally mineralises. This mineralised deposit is called tartar. When tartar comes into contact with the gums, it can cause inflammation of the gums, which can lead to gum diseases, decay or even the loss of teeth. The inflamed gums pull away from the teeth and wane. The warning symptoms of inflammation are redness and swelling of the gum, or bleeding when eating food or brushing your teeth.

That is why Fehér Dent Cosmetic Dentistry, Szeged, recommend having your teeth scaled every six month in order to prevent this process.

Airflow technique is a useful adjunct to ultrasound scaling. Vibration by the ultrasound scaler breaks up tartar into fine powder. However, invisible fragments of tartar are trapped on the surface of the teeth providing soil for new deposits. By blowing powder with Airflow, these fragments can be removed, thus we can prevent further accumulation of plaque.

The deposits are removed with special equipment which mixes air, water and sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is a fine powder, therefore it does not cause any complications when you swallow it. The powder also restores the natural shine and white colour of your teeth. During Airflow treatment the temperature of the ingredients is comfortable, and you will not feel an unpleasant taste, because lemon flavour is added to the powder. The powder applied at high pressure and ballistic speed removes stains from the surface of the teeth, while the water washes away the plaque.

Following Airflow treatment the surface of your teeth will be smoother and your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Airflow powder can get into the gaps between your teeth, it can polish your teeth, therefore you may not need chemical whitening after the treatment. This treatment does not change the natural colour of the enamel and does not damage it. Airflow technique prevents plaque and bacteria from accumulating on the surface of the teeth. It opens the gum around the neck of the teeth and removes plaque and tartar from under the gums. The procedure is pain-free.

You are recommended to undergo Airflow treatment every half a year, when you visit your dentist for your regular check-up. Airflow cleaning is recommended for people with gum diseases and inflamed gums. People with fixed orthodontic appliances can also benefit from the procedure, since they may have difficulties cleaning their teeth properly, therefore they are more at risk of plaque accumulation. In order to ensure a long-lasting effect, you should avoid consuming coloured food and drinks for a few days after treatment. At Fehér Dent Cosmetic Dentistry professional scaling means a combined use of Airflow and ultrasound techniques.