Dental Hygiene in Camberley
Professional cleaning including AIRFLOW technology - removing tartar, staining and biofilm to keep your teeth and gums genuinely healthy.
Regular professional dental hygiene appointments are an essential part of maintaining good oral health. Even with thorough brushing and flossing, tartar (hardened plaque) builds up on teeth and below the gumline over time - it cannot be removed at home. Our hygienist appointments remove tartar, treat early gum disease, and give you the personalised advice you need to maintain healthy teeth and gums between visits.
Dental Hygiene - Key Benefits
- Removal of tartar and staining that brushing cannot address
- Assessment and treatment of gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis)
- Air Flow stain removal for a visibly cleaner, brighter result
- Personalised advice on brushing, flossing, and interdental cleaning
- Prevention of gum recession and tooth loss long-term
- Fresher breath by eliminating bacteria from below the gumline
What is a Scale and Polish?
A professional scale and polish removes hardened tartar and plaque deposits from the surfaces of your teeth - including below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. The teeth are then polished to remove staining. Most patients find their teeth feel noticeably cleaner and look brighter after hygiene treatment.
AIRFLOW Technology at Accord Dental
We use AIRFLOW - the leading advanced hygiene technology developed by EMS (Electro Medical Systems, Switzerland) - as part of our comprehensive hygiene appointments. It works using a precisely controlled jet of warm water, air, and fine powder to remove biofilm, staining, and soft deposits from teeth, gum pockets, and around implants.
Why AIRFLOW is Different
AIRFLOW is available across two appointment types:
- Hygiene - Airflow (£95) - a standalone AIRFLOW appointment focused on biofilm removal and stain treatment, ideal for patients with good baseline gum health who want a thorough clean between standard hygiene visits.
- Hygiene - Comprehensive including Airflow (£130) - a full extended appointment combining scaling, AIRFLOW treatment, gum assessment, and personalised home care advice. Recommended for patients with gum disease, implants, or heavier deposits.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease (periodontitis) is the leading cause of tooth loss in the UK and affects over half of UK adults. It begins as gingivitis - inflammation limited to the gum tissue - and progresses to periodontitis, which destroys the bone supporting the teeth. Early-stage gum disease is reversible. Regular hygiene appointments combined with improved home care halt the disease and prevent further damage.
What to Expect
- 1Full assessment of gum health and pocket depths
- 2Professional scaling to remove tartar above and below the gumline
- 3Polishing to remove staining and smooth tooth surfaces
- 4AIRFLOW technology treatment to remove biofilm and staining
- 5Personalised home care advice - brushing, flossing, interdental brushes
- 6Review of gum health progress at follow-up appointments
Frequently Asked Questions
AIRFLOW is an advanced hygiene technology developed by EMS (Electro Medical Systems, Switzerland). Unlike a standard scale and polish, which uses metal instruments to scrape deposits off tooth surfaces, AIRFLOW uses a precisely controlled jet of warm water, air, and fine powder to remove biofilm - the sticky bacterial layer that forms on teeth before plaque hardens into tartar.
Standard polishing removes staining from visible surfaces. AIRFLOW removes biofilm from the tooth surface, gum pockets, and around restorations including implants and crowns - areas that traditional instruments cannot reach as effectively. For patients wanting the most thorough clean, AIRFLOW offers a meaningfully higher level of hygiene care.
Yes - AIRFLOW uses warm water rather than cold, which makes it significantly more comfortable for patients with sensitive teeth or receding gums compared to traditional ultrasonic scaling, which uses cold water and can cause sharp sensitivity during treatment.
If you have a history of sensitive teeth, please mention this when booking. Our hygienist will select the appropriate powder and water temperature to make your appointment as comfortable as possible.
Yes - AIRFLOW is particularly well-suited for patients with dental implants, veneers, crowns, composite bonding, and orthodontic brackets. Traditional metal scaling instruments carry a risk of scratching porcelain surfaces or damaging the delicate gum tissue around implants. AIRFLOW's powder-and-water system is gentle on all restorative surfaces while still thoroughly removing biofilm.
For implant patients especially, removing biofilm from around the implant collar is critical in preventing peri-implantitis - the gum disease equivalent around implants that can lead to implant failure. AIRFLOW is the recommended hygiene method for implant maintenance in current clinical guidelines.
Most patients notice a visible difference after a single AIRFLOW appointment - teeth feel noticeably cleaner and staining from coffee, tea, and tobacco is significantly reduced or eliminated in one session.
For patients with more established gum disease or heavy staining, a course of hygiene appointments may be recommended before maintenance. Your hygienist will assess your gum health at the start of your appointment and advise on the frequency that is right for you - typically every 3, 6, or 12 months depending on your individual risk factors.