Preventive Dentistry Dietary Guidance Offered Preventive Care Focus Yes Brushing And Flossing Advice Provided Plaque Removal Service Thorough Cleaning

Our Hygienists   

Dental Hygienists are registered dental professionals who are trained in preventive dentistry. They can help you decrease the chances of decay and help you maintain healthy gums through regular cleaning; saliva testing and caries (decay) activity screening. They are up to date with all the new toothbrushes and dental products which you can buy, and they can advise which products are the most appropriate for your individual situation. Our receptionist can organise dental hygiene visits to coordinate with your regular dentist visits, so that you find it more convenient.
    
Hygiene Visits   

Prevention is key!
At the Avenue Dental Centre, we pride ourselves on the experience we have in ensuring your dental hygiene is in excellent shape.

Regular visits enable us to ensure that your teeth are healthy and address any issues that may arise.

Our hygienist will regularly offer you advice on brushing and flossing technique, helping with the best way to attack problem areas and providing continuing solutions for your dental care at home
    
Diet Advice   

Diet is a major factor in tooth decay. It can have a positive or detrimental effect on the health of your teeth as well. Diet is also one of the main causes of bad breath. At the Avenue Dental Centre our Hygienist has considerable experience in all aspects of preventative dentistry and is able to offer advice and support regarding your diet and can put together a tailored plan to help deal with your individual requirements working with our dentists.
    
Nutritional Guidance   

Complementary to our diet advice we also offer nutritional guidance both for oral health as well as for the body and general health. Talk to our Reception staff or Hygienist for more information.
    
Fissure Sealants   

Fissure sealants provide a very effective method of preventing tooth decay. They can help prevent the tooth from needing more intensive treatment later on in life, as they form a permanent protective layer and can remain in place for many years. They are usually placed in the adult molar teeth in children aged about six years of age; subsequent molar teeth at the age of around 12 years are also fissure sealed. Fissure sealants are 'plastic' colourless protective liquids, which are painted onto the biting surfaces of the back teeth. They are then hardened by the application of a concentrated beam of ultraviolet light.
    
Saliva Testing   

Saliva testing is valuable in helping to spot early signs of oral health problems and can assist in preventive treatment planning. Saliva plays a significant role in maintaining oral health. It is the body's natural caries defence. Understanding your saliva characteristics can give valuable information to determine treatment choices and strategies.
    
Cleaning   

At the Meera Dental Clinic we firmly believe that prevention is better than cure, regular cleaning of your teeth will help maintain your oral health as well as prevent more serious problems occurring later on. We will usually give your teeth a thorough clean. You'll also be shown how to remove plaque successfully yourself, cleaning all surfaces of your teeth thoroughly and effectively.