EMS Airflow teeth cleaning is the latest in hygienically clean teeth – available in Sunderland

Festive feasting and celebrating can take its toll on our teeth, and it’s not just the danger of cracking a tooth on a toffee, a nut or that coin in the Christmas pud, but all that eating and drinking can stain the surface of our teeth, which normal cleaning won’t shift.

And whilst dental skills have come a long way since Spike Jones and his City Slickers sung about his unfortunate mishap, and dental implants would have had him whistling again in no time, did you know there have been advances too in dental hygiene and teeth cleaning methods?

Clean and bright

Wear and tear can leave its mark and foods such as red wine and coffee and a build-up of tartar or plaque can leave them discoloured.

But if you dread a trip to the hygienist because you’re not keen on the sound and feel of the scraping and poking that might be involved, then there’s good news – there’s a smooth new airflow cleaning system which can leave your teeth squeaky clean. It’s gentle on both the teeth and the gums, there’s no scraping or grinding and is particularly suitable for people with sensitive teeth.

And you could treat yourself, or a loved one to a sparkling start to 2025 with a voucher for this innovative teeth cleaning and whitening process.

Check out EMS Airflow

City Dental in Sunderland uses the Airflow process, a combination of air, water and fine powder to remove plaque, tartar and stains from the teeth, meaning they feel and look cleaner and whiter.

Rather than scraping and polishing this controlled stream of compressed air and water, mixed with fine particles of either sodium bicarbonate or glycine powder dislodge and remove debris from the tooth surface.

The water is at an ambient temperature of 40 degrees so it is extremely comfortable – no more cold water shocks. And as the powder helps polish and smooth the teeth you’ll leave the Dovedale Road practice with a sparkling confident smile on your face.

A spa for your mouth

Mel Flinders a Hygienist at City Dental with 32 years’ experience says traditional scrape and polish methods, whilst effective, are limited.

“Scaling, for instance, involves the manual removal of plaque and tartar using handheld instruments, which can be uncomfortable and time-consuming.

“Polishing, on the other hand, aims to smoothen the tooth surface using a rotating rubber cup and abrasive paste, but it may not effectively address deep-seated stains.”

The EMS Airflow technique is like a warm spa for the teeth.

Hygienically clean

Before they begin City Dental staff will do a thorough check of your oral health in case there are any areas of concern.

Then the hygienist will begin the cleaning process by disclosing the biofilm which highlights the areas of plaque. The specialised Airflow device is equipped with a handpiece and an Airflow nozzle which moves over the teeth, targeting areas of plaque, tartar, and staining. A pressurised stream of air and water, combined with the fine powder, dislodges and removes debris without causing damage to the tooth enamel.

How to find out more and book a visit

Mel says: “Airflow teeth cleaning represents the gold standard treatment of dental hygiene, a significant milestone in the evolution of dental hygiene, offering a modern and effective alternative to traditional cleaning methods.

“It’s gentle yet powerful cleaning action, combined with numerous benefits such as efficiency, comfort, and stain removal, has made it a popular choice among our patients here at City Dental.”

Visit www.city-dental.co.uk to find out more or call 0191 5484916 to book an appointment or buy vouchers. You can also organise a free tour with the team, to see what goes on behind the scenes.

City Dental is at 57 Dovedale Road, Seaburn Dene, Sunderland SR6 8LP