NEW AIRFLOW® THERAPY

We are now one of a few New Zealand dental practices that can offer AIRFLOW® therapy, a recent tooth cleaning  innovation developed and produced in Switzerland.

Love getting your teeth cleaned with AIRFLOW® Therapy!


The team at Discover Dental are very excited to offer the latest in tooth cleaning technology with the addition of Airflow® therapy to our hygiene services. 


The AIRFLOW®system fits perfectly with our minimally invasive, tooth preserving approach to dental care. Not only does it clean teeth better, it is more comfortable and faster!


We've all had a go and love it. Come in and see what all the fuss is about!


AIRFLOW® Therapy and Biofilm


The AIRFLOW® system forms part of the process of Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). Biofilm is the furry feeling that grows on your teeth if you don’t clean them thoroughly. It is essentially a layer of bacteria (bugs) glued together in a slimey and very sticky matrix. 

Depending on the type of bacteria, biofilm can harbour stains, cause inflammation of your gums and lead to tooth decay. 

This photo shows Jodie out practice manager with her top teeth treated and her lower teeth untreated.

What are the benefits of AIRFLOW® therapy?

  • AIRFLOW® therapy uses air and warm water to spray a stream of low abrasive glycine based powder onto the tooth surface. This jet of air water and powder removes the biofilm, surface stains, plaque, young calculus (tartar), other deposits and trapped food particles.
  • The glycine powder is very fine and will not abrade teeth, fillings or metal. This makes it perfect for cleaning around crowns, bridges and implant structures, where biofilm build up can cause complications.
  • The spray jet can remove biofilm and staining from even the finest fissures, nooks and crannies in teeth, as well as around orthodontic retainers and braces.
  • The AIRFLOW® system delivers warm water so patients with tooth surfaces that are sensitive to cold find the process much more comfortable.
  • Unlike other powder based systems, AIRFLOW therapy can be used below the gum line, reducing the hygienists use of traditional scaler instruments in these areas.  
  • After the removal of the biofilm, calculus (tartar) becomes easier to see, feel and selectively remove. Again this reduces the need for traditional ‘stoke by stroke’ scaling on every tooth surface.
  • The AIRFLOW® cleaning tips do not use electomagnetic power. They can be used safely in patients with pacemakers or internal defibillators.

How to book an AIRFLOW® therapy appointment

At this stage we are incorporating the AIRFLOW® therapy as part of our routine 1 hour hygienist appointments. If you specifically want AIRFLOW® treatment, please contact us 04 472 3510 and we will happily make you a booking.

We look forward to helping you improve your oral health with this exciting new dental advancement!

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