NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - November 2010

We are very pleased to announce that our website has been shortlisted for the best new website award by Dentistry magazine. The site has taken a great deal of hard work and time, thus we are delighted with this nomination.This also means that we have been shortlisted for two awards this year, the other being Best Young Dentist in London for Dr Nissit Patel. We believe our site is unique in the content and description of treatment and we are proud that all of the case photographs were taken by and treated b… READ MORE

Dr Nissit Patel, our Principal dentist and Prosthodontist, has been shortlisted in the last two for the Best Young Dentist category by Dentistry magazine. This is an award for dentists under the age of 35 years, who have shown an exceptional dedication to their profession demonstrating outstanding clinical skills, patient management, team leadership and continuing further education. Dr Patel says: "This is a great honour not only for me but for the entire team here at Progressive Dentistry. We have worked … READ MORE

We are proud to announce the introduction of jet air polishing to remove those stubborn stains and achieve a fantastic polish. This is a service that we will provide as standard on a hygiene session, there are no added fees. Stubborn stains are often caused by smoking, coffee, tea and red wine. These stains cannot be removed by regular tooth brushing alone. Jenny, our hygienist, will now be able to remove these stains fully to achieve a brighter, whiter smile with a completely non invasive approach. Pleas… READ MORE

We strongly believe that non or minimally invasive dentistry is best. Modern techniques and materials mean that we no longer have to be destructive to natural tooth to create stunning results. For example, please view the photos below: This smile was created with NO tooth preparation whatsoever. The teeth were heavily worn and discoloured due to severe tooth grinding. The smile was transformed with E-max veneers within 2 weeks, without cutting teeth and without any injections.Please visit the testimonial se… READ MORE

Following on from our previous blog about hidden sugars, let's delve into some practical steps you can take to avoid tooth decay. Sugar Savvy: Limit sugary treats: This one might seem obvious, but it's the cornerstone of preventing cavities. If you have a sweet tooth, focus on indulging in sugary foods and drinks only during mealtimes. This minimizes the amount of time your teeth are exposed to sugar throughout the day.Ditch the between-meal snacks: Sugary snacks are a double whammy for your teeth. Not only… READ MORE