Air polishing is a modern dental cleaning technique that uses a fine jet of water, air, and powder particles to remove plaque, stains, and biofilm from teeth. It’s faster, gentler, and more comfortable than traditional scaling and polishing, making it ideal for patients who dread the dentist’s drill.
How Air Polishing Works
A handheld device sprays a controlled stream of fine powder (usually glycine or erythritol) mixed with water and compressed air. This removes surface stains, plaque, and early tartar without direct contact with the tooth surface. The process is virtually painless and takes just 20–30 minutes.
Benefits Over Traditional Cleaning
Air polishing reaches areas that hand instruments and ultrasonic scalers struggle with, including around braces, implant surfaces, and deep gum pockets. It’s less abrasive on enamel, causes less sensitivity, and removes stains from coffee, tea, and tobacco more effectively than manual polishing.
Who Benefits Most?
Air polishing is especially beneficial for patients with dental implants (safe for implant surfaces), those with braces or aligners, patients with gum disease, and anyone wanting a thorough stain removal before teeth whitening for maximum results.
Air Polishing at Persona Smile
At Persona Smile, we include professional cleaning as part of many treatment plans. Our Antalya clinic uses the latest air polishing technology for gentle, effective cleaning before cosmetic treatments like veneers or smile makeovers.
Want cleaner, brighter teeth? Contact Persona Smile to book your appointment or view our pricing.
