Professional teeth cleaning air. What does brushing teeth with air flow equipment give, what is it? Patient reviews on the advantages and disadvantages of the Air Flow procedure

One of the important factors affecting the aesthetics and attractiveness of our smile is the color of the teeth. To maintain their whiteness and health, it is very important to carefully and properly care for them. And for this, toothpaste and brush alone are not enough.

Doctors recommend periodically performing professional teeth cleaning, which is successfully performed in dental clinics. Mechanical cleaning is already quite outdated. It was replaced by a more advanced Air Flow technology that does not damage the enamel and does not injure the gums.

The result of the procedure Cleaning Air Flow: before and after photos

Professional teeth cleaning Air Flow

The name of the apparatus of the Swiss company EMS Air Flow (“Air Flow”) is translated from English as “air flow”. In modern dental practice this very useful device is designed to remove teeth from the surface (including artificial structures: crowns, veneers, dental implants) soft plaque and pigmentation.

Principle hygienic cleaning teeth Air Flow consists in softening plaque and removing it from the surface of the enamel.

The Air Flow system acts on plaque with a strong jet, consisting of a special medicinal mixture based on abrasive, water and compressed air. Such a solution is supplied under pressure, thoroughly cleaning surface pigmentation and plaque in hard-to-reach areas. oral cavity.

The basis of the abrasive is sodium bicarbonate ( drinking soda), so this procedure does not cause any danger to human health. Soda crystals are too small to damage tooth enamel, but they perfectly remove plaque.

Air Flow Teeth Cleaning Machine

Description of ultrasonic cleaning procedure

1. The patient must wear a special cap and goggles, place a saliva ejector under the tongue, and lubricate the lips with Vaseline to prevent them from drying out.
2. The dentist directs the tip of the Air Flow device at an angle of approximately 30-60 degrees to the teeth and, without touching the gums, cleans each tooth in a circular motion. The treatment mixture is supplied through 2 channels of the handpiece: internal and external. Soda and air enter the tip through the inner channel, water through the outer channel. After combining all the components, a powerful stream of particles breaks out, which cleans the teeth quickly and efficiently. The pressure force of the abrasive solution on the enamel is adjustable.
3. Waste material is collected by a special dental vacuum cleaner.
4. At the end of cleaning, a special protective coating is applied to the tooth enamel, prolonging the effect of the procedure.

When cleaning with the Air Flow device, both dense dental and soft subgingival plaque, as well as biofilms with harmful bacteria, are removed. In addition, pigmented areas are cleaned, pathological granulations are removed from periodontal pockets, and the surface of the teeth is polished.

During the cleaning process, the organic film covering the tooth is lost, so the first couple of hours after the Air Flow procedure:

• smoking is not recommended;
• you should refrain from drinking certain drinks: coffee, strong tea and colored carbonated drinks.

Depending on the condition of the periodontal tissues and the type of dental deposits, the frequency of visits to the hygienist for cleaning the teeth varies from 3 to 6 months.

Benefits of brushing

To the virtues this method can be attributed:

• AirFlow teeth cleaning procedure absolutely painless therefore, during its implementation, patients do not feel physical discomfort.
• The powder used in Air Flow whitening is fine and soft, which means it does not scratch enamel and does not violate its structure.
• Cleaning is carried out under strictly limited pressure, therefore soft tissues periodontium is not damaged.
• After the professional cleaning Air flow is happening brightening the enamel by 1-2 tones, return to teeth of natural whiteness.
• The short duration of the procedure, only one visit to the dentist is necessary and only 30-45 minutes time.
• Unlike chemical bleaching methods, Air Flow cleaning does less harm to the hard tissues of the tooth, since does not break protein bonds. After such a cleansing, there is no need to conduct a course of remineralization.
• After the procedure almost no increase in sensitivity to chemical, tactile and thermal stimuli.
• This technology gives the ability to clean hard-to-reach interdental spaces. Air Flow is the only suitable cleaning for crown, bracket and implant wearers.
• Due to the fact that the main abrasive in Air technology Flow is soda this procedure never does not induce development allergic reactions .
• Teeth brushing with Air Flow excellent prevention development of caries and gum disease. Teeth are brightened as a result of the removal of calculus, plaque and harmful bacteria, which provoke many diseases of the oral cavity.

Cleaning with the Air Flow system cleans tartar especially effectively: before and after photos

Contraindications

1. asthma and Chronical bronchitis. For people suffering from these diseases, during the procedure, there is a risk of an attack of shortness of breath.
2. Air Flow is contraindicated in patients suffering from intolerance to citrus smell and taste.
3. Removal of dental sediment Air Flow will not benefit people on a salt-free diet because the abrasive in the solution contains salt.
4. An obstacle to the use of this method are some periodontal diseases.
5. Contraindication is thin enamel and hypersensitivity of teeth.
6. It is not recommended to use Air Flow technology for children, nursing mothers and pregnant women.

What to choose: whitening or Air Flow?

Often Air method Flow is credited with whitening properties. However, in its essence, brushing teeth using Air Flow technology is not a true whitening that radically changes the color of the teeth, but serves only as an additional hygiene procedure that restores the natural color of the enamel.

Many will have a question - what to choose: real teeth whitening or Air Flow cleaning?

If you are satisfied with the natural color of the tooth enamel, then the Air Flow technique is great way transform and maintain oral hygiene.

If you are unhappy with your natural color, you can make your teeth truly snow-white by lightening them by 7-10 shades. AT this case photobleaching, laser bleaching or chemical bleaching of teeth is indicated.

Air Flow teeth cleaning can also be used as an additional polishing method after ultrasonic whitening- this combination allows you to achieve even more best results. Enamel whitening with ultrasound allows you to effectively remove hard stone and deposits on the gums, causing development a range of health problems.

After using AirFlow, ultrasonic teeth cleaning and other technologies, the teeth will become smooth, clean and sparkling with their whiteness.

Professional oral cleaning performed qualified specialist, will create favorable conditions for the most efficient daily hygiene procedures.

Everyone dreams of a snow-white smile, but it is impossible to achieve impeccable whiteness of teeth on your own, even if you brush your teeth several times a day, use specialized rinses and pastes, since non-professional products will not be able to fully eliminate the darkening of the enamel and tartar. But you can easily become the owner of an impeccable beauty of a smile by contacting our dental clinic in Moscow - Vanstom!

Our services include professional teeth cleaning using innovative equipment - the Swedish Air Flow system. The name of this system is translated into Russian as "air flow" and it received such a name for a reason: when using the equipment, the teeth are cleaned using a powerful air jet in combination with a solution of water and a finely dispersed abrasive.

The technique has nothing to do with traditional chemical and by mechanical means. When using it, plaque is removed from the tooth surface as gently as possible and without discomfort for the patient. After using Air Flow, tooth enamel acquires a beautiful and natural shade. The procedure is not a full-fledged whitening, since the enamel becomes lighter by just a couple of tones during its implementation.

Basis of the Air Flow Method

During the cleaning procedure, the action on the tooth surfaces is carried out by the original instrument of the Air Flow system, which supplies a water-air mixture under a certain pressure, which contains abrasive particles of microscopic size. Traditionally, ordinary baking soda is used as an abrasive, the grains of which are ground to a finely dispersed state and therefore they are not capable of damaging the integrity of the enamel coating, but they will ideally remove both plaque and dirt from the enamel.

This cleaning method is not applicable for removing tartar, but it will help to thoroughly clean the interdental space, dental pockets, and supragingival areas from plaque. The procedure removes from the surface of the enamel dark spots, and the enamel coating acquires a beautiful and natural shade.

The strength of the solution supply during cleaning in the system can be adjusted - reduced or increased, and the cleaning mixture itself additionally contains a flavoring agent with lemon flavor, which makes the cleaning procedure even more comfortable for the patient.

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When to brush your Air Flow teeth

The specialists of our dentistry in Moscow - Vanstom - advise using the Air Flow system for cleaning teeth in the following cases:

1. To extend the useful life of fillings, veneers, prostheses, implants and to maintain their aesthetic appearance. Air Flow cleaning is also indicated before installing the listed types of dental structures.

2. In diseases or bad condition gums The procedure will help to thoroughly clean the most hard-to-reach areas of the oral cavity from dirt and plaque and therefore will act as an excellent preventive measure against the development of periodontal disease.

3. With a significant darkening of the natural enamel coating of the teeth, the presence of plaque and initial stages formation of hard dental deposits.

4. As a prevention of caries.

5. Air Flow - the best option for cleaning the oral cavity and tooth surface for people with malocclusion, with jaw development anomalies, excessively densely spaced teeth.

How the Air Flow system cleans

Teeth cleaning with the Air Flow system is prescribed before a number of orthopedic dental operations or in a complex of specialized hygiene measures. The procedure includes several main steps and is carried out as follows:

1. The patient sits comfortably in a chair, puts on a protective goggles mask, which will prevent water from splashing on his face. Removal of tartar is a process that can be accompanied by discomfort, so the patient himself determines the need for anesthesia before cleaning, and the doctor selects an anesthetic drug with a gentle effect and the right dosage. Ultrasonic equipment is adjusted to a certain mode of operation and then they remove hard dental deposits.

2. Under the action of the scanner, deposits begin to crumble. Their residues are completely removed by the air flow sandblasting system. The soda-water solution cleans the interdental pockets and supragingival areas from plaque and crumbs of tartar. When using Air Flow equipment, gums are not affected and, accordingly, are not injured.

3. The dentist treats the surface of each tooth in the patient's mouth and therefore the procedure will be lengthy - up to half an hour. After cleaning is completed, the surface of the teeth is polished with special nozzles - brushes, on which an abrasive paste is applied. Tooth enamel becomes perfectly clean, smooth, acquires Nice colour and healthy shine.

To consolidate the positive effect of the procedure, further strengthen the enamel coating and reduce the degree of tooth sensitivity, the tooth surfaces are coated with a fluorine-containing varnish composition. Upon completion of all manipulations, the specialist advises the patient in detail on proper care behind the teeth, which will make an effect

activities carried out are persistent.

The price of Air Flow in Moscow ranges from 2800 to 3700 rubles.

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Advantages and disadvantages of cleaning Air Flow

The advantages of the technique include:

1. The ability to clean tooth surfaces as quickly as possible - in just one visit to the doctor.

2. Cleaning of the enamel is carried out in a sparing mode, it acquires a beautiful and natural color, a smooth surface.

3. Minimum discomfort for the patient.

4. Opportunity effective cleaning not only natural teeth, but also various artificial structures - prostheses, implants without harm to them appearance and useful functionality.

5. Permissibility of using the technique on sensitive teeth.

6. Safety and hypoallergenic.

The disadvantages of the technique are significantly less. In particular, it is not able to help in the fight against chronic tartar, does not brighten teeth by more than one or two tones, the effect of the procedure lasts for about six months, after which cleaning with using Air flow will need to be repeated.

For whom is the Air Flow dental cleaning procedure contraindicated?

Cleaning of teeth surfaces and oral cavity using the Air Flow system is an excellent preventive measure against

With the help of modern dentistry, it is possible to carry out not only effective treatment teeth, but also their whitening. Professional teeth cleaning Air Flow- that innovative procedure, which allows you to solve the problem of darkening of the enamel.

What is Air Flow Teeth Cleaning?

Air Flow procedure in dentistry (Air Flow) - relatively new way teeth whitening from yellow and gray plaque, dark spots and other contaminants that not only spoil the aesthetic appearance, but can also cause serious dental diseases.

Airflow teeth cleaning based on the use of the Swedish device of the "air flow" system. The hygienic procedure is carried out using a jet stream with a water-abrasive solution.

It cannot be said that technology is chemical way impact or mechanical. Professional teeth cleaning Air Flow - sooner additional technique aimed at removing soft and hard plaque, which cannot be eliminated with an irrigator or a toothbrush.

AirFlow teeth cleaning allows you to get rid of the darkening of the enamel, removing pigment not only from the surface, but also from the pores. During dental manipulation, three substances are used - finely dispersed cleaning powder, water, air.

Soda is usually used as an abrasive. Its grains are finely dispersed, so they do not harm the enamel, but have a gentle whitening effect. Flavorings are added to the mixture, giving it a lemony taste.

There are also special anesthetic powders. Such funds are intended for the treatment of patients with excessive tooth sensitivity, diseased gums. However, it should be borne in mind that lidocaine, which can cause allergies, is one of the components of such powders, and therefore is not suitable for all patients.

Do not brush your teeth with baking soda on your own. It differs from a specialty powder as it has larger particles that can seriously damage the enamel.

Many people among all methods of brushing their teeth choose the use of ultrasound. Dentists, instead of the ultrasonic method of exposure, recommend resorting to modern technology– cleaning with an abrasive mixture under pressure.

It is recommended for people whose teeth are constantly exposed to dyes. This occurs with the regular use of coffee, tea, soda, certain medications, as a result of smoking. Coloring components tend to penetrate the structure of the enamel, causing it to darken.

Airflow whitening is carried out due to the thorough removal of plaque and pigment formations. Lightening occurs to the natural color of the teeth. It should be understood that if the patient's teeth are naturally greyish, they will remain so.

You should not count on teeth whitening in cases where the darkening of the enamel is not associated with external factors, but with internal processes. So, spots with fluorosis, tetracycline teeth can not be removed with a water-abrasive mixture.

Advantages

Teeth whitening Air Flow is more prestigious and more effective than others dental methods plaque removal. Dentists highlight the following advantages of this technology:

• It has a gentle effect, without thinning and without violating the structure of the enamel. Exposure to fine powder, water, air does not harm the surface of the tooth, but gently and gently removes plaque.
• Possibility of use even in the presence of veneers, fillings and artificial crowns in the mouth.
• Except effective cleansing, antibacterial treatment of the oral cavity is carried out.
• Teeth cleaning with Air Flow – good prevention caries and periodontitis.
• Removing plaque with a jet of cleaning powder, the specialist does not damage the integrity of the tooth tissues and does not increase their sensitivity.
• Simultaneously with the removal of plaque, gentle grinding is carried out, as a result, the coating is leveled.
• When whitening Air Flow eliminates damage to the gums. The hygienic procedure is absolutely painless, does not cause even the slightest discomfort, therefore it does not require the use of painkillers and local anesthesia.
• The procedure does not take much time - it lasts 30-60 minutes. During this time, the specialist can process all the patient's teeth, while other whitening methods require several sessions.

Air Flow technology is not easy to remove various deposits, but also whitening teeth by several tones: to their natural shade. The substances used in the dental procedure are completely hypoallergenic.

Flaws

Before applying for a service to a dentist, you should familiarize yourself with its shortcomings. After Teeth Whitening Air Flow in rare cases, the sensitivity of the enamel increases. This technology has other disadvantages:

• does not give positive effect when exposed to fairly hard and outdated formations;
• it is possible to whiten the enamel only by a few tones, unnatural white color cannot be achieved;
• the Air Flow system does not allow the removal of deposits from under the gums;
• along with the flight carious formations the protective film is also peeled off, the restoration of which will take time, so the sensitivity of the enamel may increase.

If the procedure is carried out by a dentist without experience in using the Air Flow device, there is a high risk of damage to the gums.

Indications and contraindications

Air Flow cleaning is indicated for use in the following situations:

• enamel darkening;
• the formation of separate dark spots on the tooth surface;
• the need to remove plaque in the interdental spaces;
• the course of orthodontic pathologies in the body;
• inflammation of the periodontal tissue chronic form: periodontitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis;
• preparation for the procedure professional whitening enamels;
• installation of braces, implants, prostheses;
• misaligned teeth.

The Air Flow device is recommended to be used for the treatment of the dentition as hygiene care before removing braces. Also Air Flow used for cleaning structures made of braces and implants, this procedure is often prescribed before fluoridation and prosthetics.

The use of technology is unacceptable for such patients:

• People with respiratory diseases: asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis. In dentistry, there are cases when patients have their teeth cleaned using the Air Flow procedure, and they have difficulty breathing.
• Individuals with periodontal disease.
• Patients who are allergic to soda and citrus fruits.
• People with excessively thin, sensitive enamel.
• Patients with kidney disease during an exacerbation.
• Children under 15 years old.
• The presence of extensive carious cavities.

Removal of tartar in pregnant and lactating women using this technology should be carried out with caution.

Preparation for cleaning and bleaching

Before carrying out a comprehensive care of the human oral cavity, it must be prepared for dental procedures. To do this, follow these steps:

• put on the patient a medical cap and glasses;
• place a saliva ejector under the tongue to prevent excessive accumulation of fluid in the mouth;
• lubricate the lips with petroleum jelly, as they can dry out during cleaning of the tooth surface.

Glasses are needed to protect the eyes from splashes of an abrasive mixture with plaque, tartar, which are washed out of the oral cavity. Cap - to keep the hair clean from small particles of abrasive and bacteria.

After such preparation, you can start using the equipment to perform a set of actions: removing plaque, brushing your teeth from dark spots, and brightening the surface.

How is the procedure of cleaning and whitening

For purification by the Air Flow method, sodium bicarbonate is used - a fine soda powder. The specialist pours it into a spherical container placed on the handle of the device. The device itself has two containers, each equipped with a pump.

Photograph of a toothbrush

One of these tanks is designed to supply water, the second - air. Both components are fed into the tube, and from there - into a spherical container, where they are mixed with soda. Then the substances under the action of compressed air enter the place of cleaning through the rotating tip of the handle.

The intensity of pressure can be adjusted, if necessary, the specialist can weaken it or increase it. in a circular motion the dentist sends a jet to the dentition, carefully treating each tooth both from the inside and from the outside.

The photo shows the final stage of the Air Flow procedure.

Plaque removal technology as an independent procedure is rarely used. It is usually used in tandem with professional care behind the teeth.

After cleaning the dentition with the Air Flow method the result is immediately obvious. According to patients, immediately after the manipulation they noticed such positive changes:

• removal of tartar on the first day of cleaning;
• the surface of the teeth brightens by several tones due to the removal of pigments;
• flattens out upper layer teeth, as the apparatus grinds the enamel;
• the dentition acquires an attractive shine due to polishing.

Photos before and after brushing your teeth Air Flow

So that after the implementation of dental manipulations you do not have to go to the clinic again with the same problem, experts strongly recommend that patients follow these recommendations:

• Within three hours after the Air Flow procedure, you should not eat products that stain the enamel. These are beets, blueberries, coffee, black tea, juices, cherries. If possible, it is better to completely exclude them from the diet on this day.
• It is recommended to refrain from smoking for several hours: nicotine will spoil the clarified enamel.
• If one procedure is not enough or other manipulations are planned, for example, such as ultrasonic cleaning, they cannot be carried out earlier than after 3 weeks.

To maintain the whiteness of the teeth obtained in the dentist's office, it is recommended to use at home not an ordinary toothbrush, but an electric, ultrasonic or irrigator. Especially such care is necessary for smokers and coffee lovers.

Cost of the procedure

Prices for water-abrasive teeth cleaning for most patients are affordable. If you compare it with ultrasonic cleaning, then it is not expensive at all. In Moscow average cost AirFlow services is 2.5–3.5 thousand rubles. for the treatment of one jaw.

Professional cleaning with the Air Flow system is painless, harmless and effective. After half an hour spent in the dentist's office, people get snow-white smile for a long time.

Modern life is so hectic and fleeting that sometimes there is not even enough time to devote proper time to good oral hygiene. Do you know to what negative consequences does it lead? First, plaque accumulates in hard-to-reach places, then a stone forms on the teeth, which leads to damage to tooth enamel - caries, pulpitis, and so on.

That is why every year they develop innovative methods cleaning the oral cavity, and one of the most successful and available ways is ultrasonic cleaning.

What is Air Flow

Air Flow, like ultrasonic teeth cleaning, is a professional hygienic procedure. The main indication for its implementation is the presence of a soft pigmented plaque. Ultrasonic tooth brushing- this is one of the varieties of professional cleaning, which preserves the health of your teeth and the whole organism as a whole. If bleeding gums make you uncomfortable, discomfort in the mouth or bad breath, then you can safely declare the presence of tartar in the mouth. According to dentists, every adult should undergo an annual procedure to remove tartar from the teeth.

As practice shows, tartar appears precisely in those places where a toothbrush cannot clean plaque, in which case ultrasonic cleaning comes to the rescue. Distinctive features ultrasonic cleaning of teeth is that the procedure is painless, does not damage tooth enamel, because. does not provide for mechanical impact and is released high efficiency. Removal of tartar occurs quickly and efficiently. Based clinical observations, we can conclude that it is tartar that is often the cause of caries, and therefore many other dental diseases.

Air Flow: mechanism of action

During the procedure, on the surface of the teeth under high pressure a finely dispersed mixture of water, air and sodium bicarbonate is supplied ( baking soda). Solid particles are spherical in shape. Thanks to this, cleaning has a polishing effect, not an abrasive one. Air Flow allows you to clean not only the front surface of the teeth, but also hard-to-reach areas, interdental spaces. The presence of veneers, lumineers, crowns in the patient's oral cavity is not an obstacle to the procedure. These structures are also easy to clean with Air Flow.

Before carrying out a professional cleaning of the teeth, it is necessary to stop all inflammatory processes occurring in the oral cavity. Be sure to cure caries and gum disease. Immediately before the procedure, Vaseline is applied to the patient's lips, which will avoid overdrying of their surface. A saliva ejector is placed in the oral cavity. The nozzle of the device is placed 3-5 mm from the tooth at an angle of 30-60 degrees. In a circular motion, the dentist cleans the teeth, avoiding exposure to adjacent soft tissues. The spent mixture is collected using a dental vacuum cleaner. The entire Air Flow cleaning procedure takes about 30 minutes. After cleaning, it is necessary to refrain from eating coloring foods for several hours. The natural organic film covering the tooth is removed during the procedure, making the teeth more susceptible to the effects of various pigments.

Cleaning the oral cavity with ultrasound in the clinic includes several stages: treatment of the root canals, removal of plaque and tartar even in the most inaccessible places, washing the oral cavity and polishing the tooth enamel. Many experts believe that in order to achieve a positive effect from any manipulations in the oral cavity, it is advisable to start with ultrasonic cleaning. As practice shows, ultrasonic cleaning of teeth, the cost of which differs from each feature and scope of work, is an effective procedure.

According to the recommendations of dentists, it is good to combine ultrasonic cleaning teeth with the home method of using the air flow plaque remover. Air flow - ultrasonic Toothbrush at home. The newest air flow method is a jet method for cleaning teeth, as well as the oral cavity. alkaline solution, a strong pressure of the solution washes even the most inaccessible places and removes stones from the teeth at home. It is worth noting that air flow is also used as a cleaning of tooth enamel and oral cavity and dentists in medical institutions. This method has proven to be effective and affordable as an individual hygiene product. And the hygiene of the dental cavity should be observed from childhood, because it is effective hygiene that is the key to health!

Benefits of the Air Flow Method

1. Light whitening. The procedure has not only a cleansing, but also a whitening effect. Removal of plaque and pigmentation allows you to return the enamel to a natural, natural shade. As a rule, teeth look 1-2 shades lighter after brushing. Air Flow is a natural whitening that in many cases avoids a more intensive and costly procedure.

2. Safety. The mixture of water, air and cleansing powder does not damage the enamel and adjacent tissues. interventions in internal structures the tooth does not occur. Compared to other dental procedures, Air Flow has very few contraindications. Obstacles to its implementation are hyperesthesia of the teeth, bronchial asthma and allergy to citrus fruits (natural lemon essence is used during the procedure).

3. Painless. During cleaning, the dentist directs the device nozzle only at hard tissues teeth that do not have sensitivity. The surface of the gums is not affected. pain during the procedure there is no Air Flow.

Air Flow cleaning - price

Net dental clinics"Denta-El" is affordable prices for wide range hygiene procedures. Air Flow and ultrasonic teeth cleaning are quite inexpensive. Since the main abrasive in the Air Flow method is ordinary soda, the procedure of professional cleaning never causes the development of allergic reactions. Such dental hygiene allows you to achieve maximum results. As mentioned above, the Air Flow apparatus removes not only soft plaque, but also eliminates dark spots on enamel.

In this regard, the Air Flow method is sometimes credited with whitening properties. In fact, the method of brushing your teeth does not lighten the tooth enamel, but only restores its natural color, which is usually a little yellowish or grayish. However, for many people, returning their natural color to their teeth is quite a sufficient result of teeth whitening, which is why the Air Flow device can be positioned as a whitening device.