Dental Crowns and Bridges Everything You Need to Know
What Are Dental Crowns? Think of dental crowns as hats for your teeth. A crown is a cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. If you’ve ever had a cracked tooth or one ravaged by decay, a crown can be a life-saver, or should I say, tooth-saver! Crowns […]
How to Choose the Right Toothbrush for You
Understanding Your Needs First things first—let’s figure out what you need from a toothbrush. Sounds simple, right? But there’s a bit more to it. Are you looking to target plaque buildup, or are your gums extra sensitive? Maybe you’re on the hunt for something that can get those pearly whites sparkling like they used to. […]
Top Reasons to Choose Professional Teeth Whitening
Achieve a Radiant Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening Let’s face it, who doesn’t want a dazzling smile? We often find ourselves envious of those with pearly whites that light up a room. But here’s the good news: achieving that radiant smile is more accessible than you may think. In fact, professional teeth whitening can offer […]
Understanding the Stages of Gum Disease
Introduction to Gum Disease Well, let’s dive straight into it. Gum disease — the silent saboteur of your oral health. If you’ve ever noticed your gums bleeding after brushing or felt a bit of tenderness, it might not be just random. Understanding the stages of gum disease is crucial. It’s like knowing what your car’s […]
The Benefits of Professional Teeth Cleaning
The Importance of Regular Teeth Cleaning Ever thought of skipping your dental check-up because everything seems fine? Well, think again! Regular professional teeth cleaning is more than just keeping your smile radiant. It’s a crucial step towards maintaining optimal oral health. Now, imagine skipping your car’s routine service. It might run smoothly for a while, […]
5 Tips for Maintaining Oral Health Between Dentist Visits
Brush Properly, Twice Daily We all know that brushing is the cornerstone of good oral hygiene. But did you know that how you brush is just as important as how often? Aim to brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time. Make sure to use a toothbrush with soft bristles […]
The Avenue Dental Celebrating Dental Health this August
Every year we celebrate Dental Health week in August, and it is a great opportunity to get people thinking and hopefully talking about their oral health. Dental Health week is also an excellent reminder to brush and floss regularly and to make sure you come and see us for checkups and hygiene appointments. During the […]
Has Your Child Tried Our Toothy ‘Find a Word’?
We have designed a Find a Word which contains ten hidden toothy terms. If your child hasn’t tried it yet, ask us for a copy at your next visit. Word searches are just one way we engage with kids, and we find these tools can help them to learn about good oral care from a […]
Did You Realise Dental Education is Fun?
Our regular patients will know we are a family-oriented practice and we warmly welcome patients of all ages, and especially young children. Teaching kids about the importance of dental care is enormously important, and we work with families to educate children in ways that are fun and engaging. We certainly don’t think tooth care should […]
Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Top of Their Class: Back to School Oral Health Tips
Getting your kids off to school in the mornings can be a rush, and unfortunately, many children will head off to school without a clean, healthy mouth. Worryingly, more than a few children begin their school lives with tooth decay, a completely avoidable disease. Here are some simple steps to make sure your child’s teeth […]
