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 […]
Get Kids Excited about Tooth Brushing with an Incentive Chart
It’s challenging to try to get children to brush for longer than 30 seconds, let alone the full two minutes, and then there is the issue of getting them to brush at least twice a day! Making it into a fun activity can help considerably, so why not try an incentive chart? Make a simple […]
Health Tips for Kids Going Back to School
As the kids get ready to go back to school, here are a few tips to help them have a healthy and happy start to the term. Walk to school, if possible as there are lots of benefits of daily exercise. It can help improve concentration and can increase self-confidence, and physical activity leads to […]
Could Your Mouth Ulcers be Due to a Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
If you frequently have mouth ulcers, it could be a sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency. You need this vitamin to keep your nervous system healthy and to make red blood cells, and to release energy from food. When you don’t receive enough vitamin B12, your body produces abnormally large red blood cells that don’t […]
Oral Health Care as You Age
As you get older, your oral health can change. Common problems faced by older people include tooth loss, tooth decay, and gum disease. It’s more likely that prescription medications are needed as we age. These can cause a variety of side effects including dry mouth (xerostomia). A loss of teeth can affect appearance, potentially damaging […]
