Avonlea Dental Clinic
5287 Rutherford Road V9T5N9 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

The office will be closed for the Thanksgiving long weekend and will re-open on Tuesday, October 9th at 8:30am. If you require emergency dental services please contact the dentist on call at 250-741-3365. Happy Thanksgiving

Fri-Nally. May your weekend be filled with love, laughter & happy moments

Tooth Tip Tuesday! Dental fluoride combines with the minerals in your teeth to form a stronger, more acid resistant enamel. There are two ways that fluoride works to protect tooth enamel systemically and topically.... Systemically, fluoride works when teeth are developing in babies and children and is ingested in fluoridated water, foods or supplements prescribed by a dentist or pediatrician. Topical fluoride is contained in fluoride toothpaste, fluoride mouthwash and fluoride treatments administered at your dental office and work from the outside of the tooth when you brush and rinse. Systemically and topically, fluoride also helps prevent cavities by affecting the bacteria in plaque, making it less able to produce the acids that cause decay. https://www.dentalcare.com//patient/how-does-fluoride-work

The office will be taking an extra day for the BC Long Weekend and will re-open Wednesday, August 8th at 8:30am If you require emergency dental services over the long weekend please contact the Dentist on call service at 250-741-3365 Have a great weekend!

Tooth Tip Tuesday! Studies suggest vaping may be better then cigarettes, as it does not produce secondhand smoke like tobacco. Vaping does not offer any benefits to dental health. Although long-term safety of e-cigarettes is not yet established, initial data indicates that e-cigarette vapour damages cells and lowers certain enzymes important in maintaining tissue health and preventing cancer.... Vaping can also lower salivary output over time. Saliva is required to counteract the effects of acid in food and drinks. As a result, some heavy smokers and vapers can still get decay even if they are brushing well.

We are so blessed to live in BC! Check out this photo of one of our assistants Ashley enjoying her vacation time fishing at Martin River Lodge in Ocean Falls, BC. Although some of our staff is on vacation, the office will be open all summer long

Tooth Tip Tuesday! Simple Steps for Better Dental Health 1.Brushing and flossingthe gold standard for prevention. 2.Watch what, and when, you eat.... 3.Drink water more often. 4.Avoid smoking. 5.Start toddlers early. Check out the full article on BC Dental Association website: http://www.yourdentalhealth.ca//simple-steps-for-better-de

We Are Off For The Weekend! If you are in the Nanaimo area, don't forget to check out the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race and Nanaimo Marine Festival. Have a great weekend

So we did a fun little filling on my tooth yesterday! Thanks Dr. Quinn!! Avonlea Dental Clinic

We are back on Facebook! Dr. Richard (Rick) Jackson and Dr. Matthew (Matt) Quinn a perfect balance of new and old, modern training tempered by experience to provide you with the best dentistry can offer. Both doctors share a common philosophy of patient centered care and comprehensive treatment planning. Contact Avonlea Today!... Call Us: 250-756-1441 Email Us: [email protected]

Avonlea Dental will re-open Tuesday, August 8th at 9:00AM. If you require emergency services please contact the dentist on call service at 250-741-3365. Have a great weekend!

Its Friday once again! Have a safe weekend

Avonlea Dental is pleased to announce our new 3D imaging unit, Planmeca ProFace 3D X-ray unit, the FIRST CBCT unit with integrated 3D surface scan. ONLY 1 imaging session required to create both a 3D photo and a CBCT volume. 3D CBCT imaging has the unique ability to offer clear images with limited patient exposure to radiation and provides only the necessary detail needed to make a proper diagnosis. http://www.planmeca.com/na/Imaging/

Tooth Tip Tuesday #toothtip Did you know morning sickness can affect teeth?! -Maintain a good personal dental care routine... -Low foaming fluoride toothpaste and a toothbrush with a smaller head can help to reduce gag reflex -Rinse your mouth with a mixture of water and baking soda to protect the tooth enamel -Consider the foods you eat as well as when you eat them -Let your dentist know if you're pregnant. Your dentist will work with you to monitor the health of your mouth and can provide recommendations to minimize risk of disease https://bcdental.org/yourdentalhealth/pregnancy/

Smile it's Monday! #mondaymotivation

Happy Thursday! Wildlife view from one of our operatories this morning

Please Note! Nelson Road will be closed at Rutherford Road on July 10, 2017 to August 1st to allow construction of the east travel lanes through the new roundabout intersection to take place. https://www.nanaimo.ca//NR170707NelsonRoadToBeClosedAtRuth

Happy first day of Summer! To put our patients needs first Avonlea Dental will remain open regular office hours over the summer months.

Tooth Tip Tuesday #toothtiptuesday Tips for infant tooth care: -Start cleaning gums even before teeth come in... -Wipe gums especially after each feeding with a warm, wet washcloth or gauze -Within six months of first tooth eruption or by age 1 take your child to see a dentist -Putting baby to bed with a bottle increases the chance of tooth decay -Use fluoride toothpaste: size of a grain of rice for those under age 3 and pea size amount over age 3 -Teach your child to spit out the toothpaste -Replace your child toothbrush every 3 months or after any cold or illness

Oral Health in Canada Good oral health is essential to overall health and quality of life. Good oral health enables us to speak, smile, breathe, drink, and eat. Visit the Canadian Dental Association for full article: http://www.cda-adc.ca/stateoforalhealth/

Happy Monday! #mondaymotivation #coffeetime

Happy Easter! Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. The office will re-open on Tuesday, April 18th at 8:30am. If you require immediate attention please contact: Dr. Jackson (250)758-9922,... Dr. Quinn (250)739-8926 or the Dentist on Call service at (250)741-3365. See more

The month of April is Oral Health Month and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week. Thank you to our hygienists; Kayla Checkley Danielle Pisto Carrie Blood for focusing on the importance of maintaining good oral health practices and helping patients understand the role and importance of dental hygiene and how it impacts other aspects of their lives.

Tuesday Tooth Tip! Three steps to preventing dental erosion: -Choose drinks that are low in acid. -Do not swish or hold high acid drinks in your mouth for long periods of time or suck on citrus fruits.... -It is best to consume foods and drinks high in acid at the end of mealtime while there is still plenty of saliva in your mouth to wash away sugars and acids. April is National Oral Health Month. To learn more about dental erosion and other oral health concerns, talk to your dentist and visit the Canadian Dental Association website at www.cda-adc.ca

April is Oral Health Month! Everything that happens in your mouth affects your whole body, which is why it is so important to visit your dentist regularly. http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/about/media_room/health_month

Parking lot update: Pending weather on Monday, April 3rd the gravel parking lot located off Nelson Rd will be under construction. Alternative parking located along Nelson road, beside the Thai Orchid restaurant or paved parking accessible from Rutherford road Sorry for any inconvenience, have a great weekend!

Avonlea has two dentists, Dr. Richard (Rick) Jackson and Dr. Matthew (Matt) Quinn a perfect balance of new and old, modern training tempered by experience to provide you with the best dentistry can offer. Our clinic strives to provide the highest sterilization standards, provide the best patient service possible, and to help you to experience the wonderful benefits of good dental health. http://www.avonleadental.com/

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Keep your dentist up to date with any changes within your dental plan The service provider for the extended dental plans for BC Public Service employees will be changing. Effective April 1, your benefit plans will be transitioned from Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) to the Great-West Life Assurance Company (GWL). http://www2.gov.bc.ca//all-/pay-benefits/benefits-provider

Some Tuesday Dental Humor

Tip Tooth Tuesday 5 Steps to a Healthy Mouth: 1. Keep your mouth clean... 2. Check your mouth regularly 3. Eat well 4. See your dentist regularly 5.Don't smoke or chew tobacco View the full article on the Canadian Dental Association site: http://www.cda-adc.ca//oral/cfyt/good_for_life/default.asp

Happy St. Patrick's Day Our St. Patrick's Day draw will take place this afternoon. Stay tuned!