Preventive care · Fletcher NSW 2287
At MS Dental Fletcher, we offer AIR-FLOW® teeth cleaning as a gentle way to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Using a fine, warm spray, AIR-FLOW® removes plaque, dental biofilm and surface stains from places that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush, such as between teeth and along the gumline.
Our clinic at 9 Churnwood Drive welcomes patients from Fletcher, Maryland, Minmi, Wallsend and the surrounding suburbs. AIR-FLOW® can be included in your regular check-up and clean, so it fits easily into the care you already receive with us.
9 Churnwood Drive
Fletcher NSW 2287
Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm
Every 2nd Sat 9am–2pm
Fletcher & Cardiff
With your check-up
At our Fletcher clinic
AIR-FLOW® at our Fletcher clinic focuses on three things: removing biofilm, lifting surface stains and leaving your teeth smooth and clean.
AIR-FLOW® lifts soft plaque and biofilm from the surface of your teeth and along the gumline. These soft deposits are the main cause of decay and gum inflammation, so removing them regularly helps support healthy gums.
Many surface stains from coffee, tea and other foods can be removed during your clean. Stains that collect between teeth and close to the gums are often easier to reach with the AIR-FLOW® spray than with a polishing cup.
Instead of a rubber cup and paste, AIR-FLOW® uses a warm spray of air, water and fine powder. Your teeth are left feeling smooth, without the gritty feeling that some people notice after a traditional polish.
The technology
AIR-FLOW® was developed by EMS, a Swiss company that specialises in preventive dental technology. A small handpiece directs a controlled stream of air, warm water and fine powder at the tooth surface. The spray removes soft deposits and a suction tip clears the water and powder away as your clinician works.
Traditional polishing relies on a spinning rubber cup and paste, which works well on the flat surfaces of the teeth but may not reach every gap. The AIR-FLOW® spray can clean between teeth and around crowns, bridges, implants and braces. Where hard tartar is present, your clinician may also use a fine ultrasonic instrument, because AIR-FLOW® is designed for soft deposits rather than hardened tartar.
You will feel a light, warm spray and hear a gentle hissing sound. You may be given protective glasses to wear. Most patients find the treatment comfortable, but if you have sensitive teeth or exposed roots, let us know so we can adjust the treatment and keep you comfortable.
Plaque and biofilm
Biofilm is a soft, sticky layer of bacteria that builds up on teeth every day. It is not always easy to see, so your clinician may use a disclosing solution that temporarily colours it. This shows exactly where biofilm has collected, and the colour is removed during your clean.
Removing plaque regularly helps stop it from hardening into tartar, which cannot be removed with a toothbrush. If tartar is already present, your clinician may use a fine ultrasonic instrument to remove it. Keeping plaque and tartar under control is an important part of preventing gum disease.
Guided Biofilm Therapy is an approach developed by EMS that combines disclosing, AIR-FLOW® cleaning, removal of any remaining tartar and tailored home care advice. Seeing where biofilm collects in your own mouth makes it easier to improve your brushing and cleaning between teeth.
Surface stains
Coffee stains often collect between teeth and along the gumline, where a toothbrush has trouble reaching. AIR-FLOW® can reach these areas during your clean. Drinking a glass of water after your coffee can help reduce new staining between visits.
Regular tea drinkers may notice a gradual build-up of darker surface staining, especially from black tea. AIR-FLOW® can help remove this staining and leave the tooth surface looking cleaner.
AIR-FLOW® removes surface stains only. It does not change the natural shade of your teeth. If you would like a brighter smile, our team can talk to you about teeth whitening, including our White for Life program, and explain whether it suits you.
What it offers
AIR-FLOW® is one part of a professional clean, and it works best alongside regular check-ups and good daily care at home. Here are some of the reasons our Fletcher patients choose it.
Many patients find the warm spray more comfortable than traditional polishing. It can be a good option for people who dislike the feel of polishing paste.
The fine spray reaches between teeth and around crowns, bridges, implants and orthodontic appliances, where plaque often builds up unnoticed. These are also the areas that are easiest to miss when brushing at home.
Regular professional cleaning helps lower the risk of decay and gum disease. Combined with a good home care routine, it supports healthy teeth and gums over the long term.
Between visits, brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between your teeth once a day with floss or interdental brushes will help keep biofilm under control. Our team can show you which tools suit your teeth and any dental work you have.
Teeth are left feeling clean and smooth. Smoother surfaces also make it harder for new plaque to stick.
Suitability
AIR-FLOW® is suitable for many adults and older children. Your clinician will confirm whether it is the right choice for you at your appointment.
Coffee, tea and red wine drinkers and others with surface stains who would like a cleaner appearance without changing the natural colour of their teeth.
Including patients with crowns, bridges, implants, braces or other orthodontic appliances, and anyone who finds certain areas hard to keep clean. Dental work and appliances create small edges and gaps where biofilm can settle, and the fine spray is designed to reach these areas gently.
AIR-FLOW® can be part of your regular check-up and clean. Please tell us about any medical conditions, including breathing conditions such as asthma, so your clinician can confirm it is suitable for you.
Find us
Serving Fletcher, Maryland, Minmi, Wallsend, Elermore Vale, Rankin Park, Edgeworth, Cameron Park, Blue Gum Hills and Birmingham Gardens
Having a local dental clinic makes it easier to keep up with regular cleans, whether you book before school, during a work break or after the school run.
MS Dental Fletcher is at 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher NSW 2287, and is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. We are also open every second Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Our Fletcher team can usually include AIR-FLOW® in your next check-up and clean appointment.
We see patients from Fletcher, Maryland, Minmi, Wallsend, Elermore Vale, Rankin Park, Edgeworth, Cameron Park, Blue Gum Hills and Birmingham Gardens. Patients from our Mayfield clinic, where AIR-FLOW® is not offered, are also welcome to book with us.
AIR-FLOW® is also available at our Cardiff clinic. You can read more about AIR-FLOW® teeth cleaning in Newcastle, including which clinic suits you best.
Principal DentistClinical leadership
Principal Dentist and Founder · Leads Cardiff, Fletcher & Mayfield · Sees patients at Fletcher only
Dr Monika completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India in 2006 and moved to Australia in February 2007, where she completed her Australian Dental Council examinations. She founded MS Dental in 2016 and today leads the clinical team across our Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield clinics. Dr Monika sees patients at our Fletcher clinic only.
Registered with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA · DEN0001406036
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The following team members see patients at our Fletcher clinic.
Dr Nikhil joined MS Dental in 2020. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in Cairns in 2019 and completed two years of dental placements in Darwin, Mackay, Cairns and Townsville, treating many patients from rural and regional areas. AHPRA registration DEN0002459331.
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Natasha joined MS Dental in May 2025. She completed her Diploma in Oral Health Therapy at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore, in 2016 and gained extensive experience in the public dental service. In 2021 she graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy from the University of Sydney.
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Next step
Call our Fletcher team on (02) 4953 8614 or book online. New and existing patients are always welcome. If you are an existing patient, we can review your records and your regular dentist when you book, and if you are new to MS Dental, our team will help you get started.
We accept all private health funds and process claims on the spot through HICAPS. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your fund and level of cover. MS Dental Fletcher is a preferred provider for HCF, Westfund and CBHS. We accept EFTPOS and cash.
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