No — most patients describe it as a warm, refreshing spray. It's particularly well suited to people with sensitive teeth.

How long do the results last?

Stain removal is immediate. With good home care, your teeth will stay noticeably cleaner for several months between visits.

Can I have AirFlow® if I have braces or implants?

Yes — it's actually one of the best ways to clean around brackets, retainers and dental implants safely.

Is it suitable during pregnancy?

Yes, in most cases. Please let us know you're pregnant when booking so we can tailor the visit appropriately.

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General Dentistry · St Albans

AirFlow® Tooth Polishing

AirFlow® combines a gentle jet of water, compressed air and ultra-fine powder to lift away stains, plaque and biofilm — leaving your teeth visibly brighter and feeling beautifully clean. A favourite at our St Albans clinic.

Removes stubborn coffee, tea, wine & tobacco stains
Gentle on enamel and existing dental work
Comfortable — no scraping
Cleans around braces & implants
Reduces plaque and bacteria
Quick — typically just 30–40 minutes

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AirFlow® Tooth Polishing at Happy Family Dental, St Albans

How AirFlow® works

AirFlow® uses a fine spray of water, air and an ultra-soft erythritol powder to gently disrupt and wash away plaque, biofilm and surface staining — even from the trickiest spots between teeth and around gum-lines. Unlike traditional polishing, there's no buzz of a rotating brush — just a quiet, refreshing spray.

Who is it for?

Anyone wanting a noticeably brighter, fresher-feeling smile
Patients with stains from coffee, tea, red wine or tobacco
Patients with sensitive teeth or gums
People with braces, retainers or aligners
Patients with implants — AirFlow® is the recommended way to clean around implants safely

AirFlow® or traditional polish?

AirFlow® is more thorough at biofilm and stain removal than traditional rubber-cup polishing, and reaches places conventional cleaning struggles with. We're often happy to combine the two for the very best result. Your hygienist will recommend the right approach at your visit to our St Albans clinic.

Your Treatment Journey

What to expect at our St Albans clinic

1
Assess
We check your gum health and identify the areas that need most attention.
2
Protect
Lips and gums are protected and your eyes are covered for comfort.
3
Clean
The AirFlow® jet gently removes plaque, biofilm and surface stains.
4
Finish
We rinse, check the result and give you home-care tips to keep things bright.

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