Few hygiene treatments have changed what is possible in a single appointment as significantly as Airflow. Using a controlled jet of compressed air combined with a fine antibacterial powder, Airflow breaks down and removes plaque, biofilm and surface staining without the need for metal scaling instruments, eliminating much of the scraping, vibration and discomfort patients traditionally associate with a deep clean.
The powder used (typically erythritol or sodium bicarbonate) is both safe and highly effective, capable of penetrating beneath the gumline, into the contacts between teeth, and around implants, crowns and other restorations where standard polishing cannot reliably reach. Patients frequently remark on how different their mouth feels afterwards: cleaner, fresher and noticeably brighter, all within a single visit.
The hygiene team at 75 Harley Street, Talie Aldworth Davis (GDC No. 169769) and Alexandra Fuller (GDC No. 6713) are known for creating appointments that are genuinely calm, taking the time to explain what they are doing, offering home care guidance tailored to each individual, and making even the most anxious patients feel at ease.
View profile for Talie View profile for AlexandraOur hygienists recommend Airflow in cases where it will genuinely improve the outcome, not as a routine add-on. For patients with surface staining, active biofilm, sensitivity, or a mouth full of restorative or cosmetic work, it represents a meaningfully better approach than conventional scale and polish.
The complete absence of metal instrumentation also makes Airflow particularly well suited to patients who find standard hygiene sessions difficult to tolerate. Without the noise, vibration and physical contact of traditional scaling, the experience is transformed: many patients describe it as closer to a spa treatment than a dental appointment.
| Significantly more comfortable: Replacing metal instruments with a fine pressurised jet removes the vibration, scraping and noise that cause anxiety for many patients |
| Effective stain removal: Pigmentation from coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco is removed thoroughly |
| Reaches where other methods cannot: The Airflow jet accesses sub-gingival pockets, interproximal spaces and the surfaces around implants and restorations that standard polishing routinely fails to clean |
| Gentle on cosmetic and restorative work: Non-abrasive by nature, Airflow will not damage the surface of veneers, crowns, bridges or implants |
| Ideal for sensitive teeth: Patients who experience discomfort with traditional scaling often find Airflow entirely manageable, even comfortable |
| Meaningful benefit for gum health: Thorough biofilm disruption reduces gingival inflammation and provides a strong foundation for long-term periodontal stability |
Airflow is used at 75 Harley Street to treat a broad range of hygiene presentations, including:
| Heavy or persistent surface staining from dietary and lifestyle factors |
| Biofilm and plaque accumulation above and below the gumline |
| Hygiene maintenance around dental implants, crowns, bridges and veneers |
| Cleaning in and around fixed orthodontic appliances |
| Ongoing care for patients managing gum disease or sensitivity |
| Pre-whitening preparation to maximise treatment results |
| Patients prone to rapid tartar build-up between appointments |
The majority of adult patients are good candidates for Airflow, and it can also be used safely in younger patients. That said, our hygienists carry out a full clinical assessment before deciding on the right approach for each individual. It is never applied without consideration. There are circumstances, including certain respiratory conditions or acute gingival inflammation, where an alternative method is clinically preferable.
Including Airflow only where it is genuinely indicated, rather than as a blanket offering, reflects our broader commitment to treatments that are appropriate, not just popular. Where it is clinically recommended, it is provided at no additional charge.
A hygiene appointment at 75 Harley Street follows a careful, structured approach:
The overall experience is consistently described by patients as far gentler than they anticipated - particularly those coming with anxiety built up from previous hygiene appointments elsewhere. Sessions run efficiently without feeling rushed, and you leave with a level of cleanliness that is difficult to achieve through home care alone.
