Air Polishing | Calgary | Sundance Dental Clinic

A Modern Approach to Professional Dental Cleanings

Routine dental cleanings are one of the most important ways to maintain your oral health. At Sundance Dental Clinic, we offer air polishing as part of our preventive hygiene services to remove plaque, biofilm, and surface stains with precision and efficiency.

Using a combination of air, water, and a fine polishing powder, air polishing can enhance your professional cleaning by reaching areas that are difficult to access with traditional polishing techniques.

Our team will determine whether air polishing is appropriate for your individual oral health needs and incorporate it into your hygiene appointment when beneficial. Contact us to schedule your next appointment today.

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What Is Air Polishing?

Air polishing is an innovative dental hygiene technique that uses a controlled stream of air, water, and a specially formulated powder to remove soft deposits from the surfaces of your teeth.

It is effective at removing:

Plaque and biofilm
Surface stains from coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco
Food debris
Bacteria around the teeth and along the gumline

Unlike traditional polishing with a rubber cup and polishing paste, air polishing uses a fine spray to clean the teeth efficiently while accessing areas that may be more difficult to reach.

Who Can Benefit from Air Polishing?

Air polishing can be incorporated into many routine hygiene appointments and is suitable for a wide range of patients. Your dentist or hygienist may recommend air polishing if you:

Have noticeable surface staining
Wear braces or other orthodontic appliances
Have crowns, bridges, veneers, or dental implants
Are preparing for cosmetic dental treatment, such as teeth whitening
Experience frequent plaque buildup
Are looking for an alternative polishing method during your professional cleaning

Every smile is unique, and our team will recommend the cleaning techniques that best support your oral health.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Air polishing is typically performed as part of your professional dental cleaning. During your visit, we will:

Examine your teeth and gums
Use the air polishing handpiece to remove plaque, biofilm, and surface stains
Perform scaling if hardened tartar is present
Rinse and evaluate your teeth after cleaning
Provide personalized recommendations for maintaining your oral health at home

The entire process is designed to complement your routine preventive care while helping achieve a thorough professional cleaning.

Benefits of Air Polishing

Air polishing offers several advantages as part of a comprehensive dental hygiene appointment, including:

Efficient removal of plaque, biofilm, and surface stains
Access to hard-to-reach areas around the teeth and gumline
Effective cleaning around braces, implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers
Less reliance on traditional polishing paste
A smooth, polished feeling after your cleaning
An excellent addition to preventive dental care

Air Polishing as Part of Preventive Care

Professional cleanings help remove plaque and bacteria that daily brushing and flossing cannot always reach. By incorporating air polishing when appropriate, we can enhance your hygiene appointment and support your long-term oral health.

When combined with regular dental exams, home oral hygiene, and routine cleanings, air polishing can help maintain a healthy smile and reduce plaque buildup and surface stains between visits.

Why Choose Sundance Dental Clinic in Calgary?

At Sundance Dental Clinic, we believe preventive dentistry should combine clinical expertise with modern technology. Air polishing is one of the many techniques we use to provide thorough, personalized dental hygiene care tailored to your needs.

Whether you are visiting for a routine cleaning or ongoing preventive care, our experienced team is committed to helping you maintain a healthy smile with treatment recommendations tailored to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is air polishing?

Air polishing is a professional dental hygiene technique that uses air, water, and a fine polishing powder to remove plaque, biofilm, food debris, and surface stains from your teeth.

Is air polishing safe?

Yes. Air polishing is a safe and widely used hygiene technique when performed by trained dental professionals. Your dentist or hygienist will determine if it is appropriate for your oral health needs.

Can air polishing remove stains?

Air polishing is effective at removing many surface stains caused by coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, and other foods and beverages. It does not change the natural colour of your teeth like whitening treatment.

Can I have air polishing if I have braces or dental implants?

Yes. Air polishing can be used around orthodontic appliances, dental implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers when appropriate, making it a versatile option for many patients.

Does air polishing replace scaling?

Not always. If hardened tartar, also called calculus, is present, your hygienist may still recommend scaling to remove these deposits before or after air polishing.

How often should I have air polishing?

Air polishing may be incorporated into your routine hygiene appointments depending on your oral health, plaque buildup, and treatment goals. Our team will recommend a schedule that is appropriate for your needs.