We are extremely proud of the review and testimonials we receive. We have just had 2 new ones on Google, which were great to see: Miss FH The team at Progressive Dentistry is very kind and professional. They helped with every concern I raised throughout the treatment (cosmetic treatment to re-align both my upper and lower teeth), providing solutions quickly and efficiently, and were also very flexible in accommodating all of my needs. The treatment itself took a bit longer than expected, but the end result was definitely worth it. Very happy with my teeth indeed. Thanks again for your great work and support Dr. Nissit and Paula! Mr DT.

I never write reviews but these guys deserve it. Great reception service, great advice, great dentistry and attention to detail. Thank you! Thank you very much indeed!

We are delighted to announce that late evening appointments are now available on Tuesdays until 8pm. This session will be taken by Dr Deborah Philips and will initially be available on alternate weeks. This will include general dental and hygiene appointments. So if you would like a dental appointment after work or in the evening due to other commitments, we have a solution for you. We are also open early morning every Tuesday from 8am, offer another late evening every Wednesday until 7pm and are open every Saturday. So no excuse that you are too busy to see the dentist- we can accommodate you!

BBC 1 recently screened the second part of the series The Truth About Teeth. The program highlighted some very valid points which are worth repeating: 

1. Gum inflammation can cause inflammation elsewhere in the body taking years of your life. Many studies are now linking gum disease with other systemic diseases. Maintaining oral health has never been so important.

2. Acid erosion is one of the biggest causes of tooth surface loss. Acid in foods and drinks can be deceptive. For example, fruit tea is incredibly acidic. Apple juice is actually more acidic than orange juice.

3. Hidden sugars in food are a major cause of tooth decay. Did you know that in a bowl of fruit and fibre cereal, there is the equivalent of 6-7 cubes of sugar! 

4. Fear of the dentist is ten times higher than fear of seeing a doctor. This is one of the main reasons for not visiting the dentist. 

If you would like to discuss any of these points with us, please do not hesitate to contact us via e mail or telephone.

Our case of the month for June is a short term orthodontic treatment (STO) to correct the upper teeth. STO has become extremely popular as a cosmetic dental option due to the non-invasive approach and the speed of treatment. In the past, traditional cosmetic dental treatments involved cutting down the teeth for veneers or crowns. Orthodontic treatment would often take 18-24 months, However, although there is a still a place for these treatments, there are alternative options. Please take a look at our before and after photos:
 

Our case study today is on cosmetic bonding. For those of you who are unaware of the process of cosmetic bonding, here is a recap:

1. It is a completely NON-invasive treatment for chipped, fractured, spaced and uneven teeth.

2. It is additive i.e we bond to the natural tooth surface.

3. There is no need for any drilling of the underlying tooth. 

4. There is no need for any needles or injections.

5. It is far more affordable than traditional treatments such as porcelain veneers.

6. It is easy to maintain.

7. It is reversible. 

Just take a look at our photographs:
 

Did you watch the BBC documentary yesterday The Truth About Teeth? If not, it is well worth catching it on iPlayer. The programme highlighted significant statistics about dental attendance. Vast numbers of the population have not seen a dentist for many years. This is a shocking yet known reality.

If you have not been to see a dentist for a while and are nervous about doing so, please feel free to give us a call just for a chat. We will talk to you about modern day dentistry and how many of the old fears have now disappeared. The next episode will focus on the link between oral health and general health. Please do not miss this.

We have recently been asked which types of dental implant systems we use at Progressive Dentistry.

The answer is: 

1. Nobel Biocare Implant System.

2. Astra Tech Dental Implant System.

3. Implant Direct System.

4. Ankylos Implant System.

5. Southern Dental Implant System.

We also have restorative capability for the Straumann implant system. However, we are happy to accommodate any implant system. 

If you have a problem with your dental implants and need some help, contact us. We will not simply dismiss your case because we do not use that particular implant.

Our case of the month for May is one involving tooth wear. Tooth wear is a very common problem caused buy a number of factors and usually a combination of them all. The most common cause is night time grinding or bruxism. This can be hugely damaging to teeth. Did you know that on average our teeth make contact for only about 10-20 minutes of the day. During night grinding, the average contact time is 4 hours! It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out this is far too much contact which will lead to loss of tooth enamel. Just take a look at our case: