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Preventative Dentistry

Our practice emphasises Preventive Dentistry. Our Hygienists provide long term maintenance programmes to help protect your teeth, and your investments!

Our Hygenists

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.

Hygenist Focus:

Adele Nathan

Our resident Hygenist is well known in her field and is well respected amoungst her peers.

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 hygenist 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 Hygenist 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 Recpetion staff or Hygenist 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 defense. Understanding your saliva characteristics can give valuable information to determine treatment choices and strategies.

Cleaning

At the Avenue Dental Centre 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.

: "After many years, I can actually sleep through the night without having to take painkillers. - Thankyou!"
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: To book an appointment or free consultation please call 020 8527 6400
: The Avenue Dental Centre
180 The Avenue
Highams Park
London
E4 9RD