No. Tooth whitening uses peroxide-based gels to lighten the intrinsic colour of your enamel from within. Airflow removes external surface stains, plaque, and discolouration from the outside, restoring your teeth to their natural, clean shade.
Designed to gently eliminate persistent surface stains, Airflow treatment restores your teeth’s natural brilliance quickly, comfortably, and effectively.
At Shine Dental in Ripponden, we offer advanced Airflow technology to help you maintain exceptional oral hygiene while achieving a noticeably brighter smile in just one appointment.
Airflow is an innovative dental cleaning system that uses a controlled stream of compressed air, warm water, and fine, non-abrasive powder particles.
Unlike traditional scale and polish methods, Airflow gently sprays away stubborn stains, dental plaque, and microscopic biofilm from every surface of your teeth, including those hard-to-reach areas between tight teeth and along the gumline.
Over time, everyday food, drinks, and lifestyle habits cause surface discolouration that regular home brushing simply cannot shift. Airflow is specifically engineered to target and eliminate stains caused by:
1. Assessment & Preparation: Your clinician examines your teeth and gums to identify key areas of staining and plaque accumulation.
2. The Airflow Process: Using a specialised handpiece, the clinician directs a soft, warm mixture of air, water, and micro-powder over your teeth. The process is smooth, quick, and completely painless.
3. Fresh Finish: Your teeth are left feeling exceptionally clean, smooth, and refreshed, with an immediate visible reduction in surface stains.
No. Tooth whitening uses peroxide-based gels to lighten the intrinsic colour of your enamel from within. Airflow removes external surface stains, plaque, and discolouration from the outside, restoring your teeth to their natural, clean shade.
Not at all. Airflow is a gentle, warm-water treatment that does not involve heat, vibration, or harsh scraping, making it extremely comfortable—even for patients with sensitive teeth.
For most patients, an Airflow session every 6 months alongside routine hygiene appointments is ideal to maintain a stain-free, healthy smile. Smokers or frequent coffee drinkers may benefit from treatments every 3 to 4 months.
We provide a holistic approach to your dental needs in a relaxed and stress free environment. Shine Dental specialises in modern dentistry and we have earned a reputation for considerate treatment of nervous patients. Call us for a consultation.
