Air polishing is a method of cleaning teeth by applying an airborne powder stream to the tooth via specialized air polishing hardware commonly used by dentists and hygienists.

Air polishing is a relatively new development in the dental field. By effectively ‘sand blasting’ the tooth, a dentist or hygienist can remove plaque and calculus more effectively than with traditional treatments. OSspray are producing a range of powders to suit all of the practitioners’ needs.

The major air polishing hardware manufacturers have invested heavily in innovation and the hardware has improved significantly in recent years, in terms of price competitiveness and quality. This is leading to significant market penetration increases, especially in the US, UK, mainland Europe and Australasia. Modern devices are mess-free and highly accurate and effective alternatives to the traditional hygienist cleaning methods.