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Air polishing sprays air, water, and fine powder onto suitable tooth surfaces to remove selected plaque and external stain.
The short answer
Air polishing is a professional cleaning method, not a replacement for scaling or brushing. Hardened calculus still needs an instrument that breaks or lifts mineralised deposits. The clinician checks teeth, gums, restorations, implants, and appliances before choosing powder and pressure.
How does the clinician choose air polishing settings?
The clinician checks teeth, gums, restorations, implants, and appliances before choosing powder and pressure. The spray is directed over suitable surfaces, then remaining deposits are scaled and the result is checked.
What should you tell the dental team before air polishing?
Tell the team about sensitivity, respiratory conditions, implants, composite restorations, veneers, braces, or gum disease. Follow the recommended home-care routine afterward.
When is air polishing alone not enough for gum problems?
Seek care for persistent bleeding, deep pockets, pain, swelling, loose teeth, or deposits below the gumline, because air polishing alone may not treat the cause.
Which powder and cleaning method suit your restorations?
Ask which powder suits your restorations and whether scaling below the gumline is also needed. Ask how sensitivity and spray exposure will be managed.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as scaling?
No. Air polishing sprays powder and water; scaling uses hand or powered instruments for calculus.
Can it clean around braces?
It may clean selected areas, with the clinician choosing a suitable method and powder.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.