Coffee & Smoking Stain Care, the First Step: AirFlow Stain Removal / Gangnam Leong Dental Clinic

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Since teeth are used every day,

they can become stained for a variety of reasons.

Common causes include coffee, tea, wine, smoking,

and strongly colored foods such as curry or chocolate.

When plaque and tartar build up,

the tooth surface gradually looks more yellow,

and the staining becomes more noticeable.

Today, we’ll take a look at AirFlow, which is effective for removing surface stains from teeth, and also summarize how it differs from regular scaling and teeth whitening.

What is AirFlow?

AirFlow is a non-contact cleaning method that gently removes stains and plaque from the tooth surface by spraying fine powder, water, and air.

Its key feature is that it removes surface debris without scraping or directly contacting the teeth.

🔖AirFlow features

• Less pain and discomfort

• Effective for stain removal

• Can be performed during orthodontic or other prosthetic treatments

Stain removal possible with AirFlow

AirFlow is effective for removing extrinsic stains caused by coffee, tea, smoking, and similar factors.

It neatly cleans tooth surfaces that look yellow from food pigments,

and also effectively removes bacterial film and plaque from hard-to-reach areas between teeth, gums, and prosthetic appliances.

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• Coffee, tea, and wine stains

• Nicotine stains caused by smoking

• Tooth surface staining caused by long-standing plaque

※ If the discoloration is due to internal tooth discoloration, resin discoloration, or tooth decay,

stain removal may be difficult.

AirFlow vs. regular scaling

vs. teeth whitening

Both scaling and AirFlow are procedures used to keep the tooth surface clean.

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Regular scaling uses a hand scaler and focuses on removing tartar and plaque, helping to regularly manage and maintain gum health.

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AirFlow is a procedure specialized in gently removing plaque attached to the tooth surface and surface stains in a non-contact way.

If you want more delicate, low-irritation stain care, AirFlow may be helpful.

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Unlike surface stain removal, teeth whitening is a treatment that brightens the internal shade of the teeth themselves, and whitening may be helpful depending on the condition of the teeth for discoloration caused by internal factors such as aging or certain medications.

Category	Regular Scaling	AirFlow	Teeth Whitening
Purpose	Remove tartar/plaque, manage gum health	Remove surface stains/plaque	Adjust tooth tone
Procedure method	Hand scaler (metal instrument)	Spray of fine powder, water, and air	Whitening agent
Contact	Direct contact between instrument and tooth	Non-contact method	-
Stain removal	Limited	Effective for stains caused by external factors	-
Features	Oral health management	Low-irritation stain care	Color change

AirFlow procedure process

AirFlow is performed together with scaling and usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

① Check oral condition

Inspect the condition of the teeth and gums, and the degree of staining

② AirFlow together with scaling

Along with tartar removal,

fine AirFlow powder, water, and air are sprayed to soften plaque and stains and remove them effectively

③ Finish

Through brushing or gum massage,

rinse away any remaining tartar/plaque residue in the mouth.

Aftercare

To prevent stains from recurring,

following proper brushing habits after smoking or eating strongly colored foods

helps maintain the results.

✔️ Be careful with coffee/wine/strongly colored foods

✔️ Reduce smoking

✔️ Maintain careful brushing habits

AirFlow Q&A

Q. Can it be done together with regular scaling?

To perform AirFlow,

it is done together with scaling.

Therefore, they are carried out at the same time.

Q. Can people with weak gums receive it?

It is performed after checking the gum condition.

If gum treatment is needed,

it is better to do that first before proceeding.

AirFlow is a care method that helps restore

the teeth’ natural clean color.

If tooth staining is a concern, please feel free to start without 부담.

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