Devonshire Dental Centre

In case you haven’t noticed, the sun is out and that means it’s picnic season! 🌞

We’re sure that you’ll be enjoying your favourite summertime treats with loved ones, such as cake and ice cream. However, remember it’s best to enjoy them in moderation, as the high sugar content can be harmful to your teeth. Here are some tasty, tooth-friendly alternatives for your next picnic:

🌞 Celery/cucumber and hummus
🌞 Homemade potato salad
🌞 A cheese board
🌞 Low-sugar banana bread
🌞 Natural yoghurt and fruit

Today is an important date in the dental calendar: ! The theme this year is a simple, but powerful message: Be Proud Of Your Mouth! If you value and take care of your smile, it’ll take care of you.

Interested in learning more about World Oral Health Day? Visit: https://www.worldoralhealthday.org/about

A recent survey reported that the COVID lockdowns have had a detrimental effect on oral health. This , we wanted to remind patients how important it is to take care of your oral hygiene to prevent gum disease.

Gum disease is a very common condition that is often caused by poor brushing and flossing, meaning that a build-up of plaque occurs. Here are our four top tips on how to maintain good oral hygiene:

🦷 Brush in between your teeth and braces
🦷 Avoid hard or sticky foods
🦷 Don’t forget to floss once a day
🦷 Don’t rinse after brushing

Today is and we’d like to take a moment to thank all of our dentists here in practice - you’re the backbone of everything we do and we’re thankful for your hard work every single day! Why not show your appreciation in the comments below?