NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - September 2012

We are very proud to announce that Progressive Dentistry has been shortlisted for the Best Dental Practice in London by the Dentistry Awards 2012. The Dentistry Awards are the most prestigious and recognised awards in the dental profession and to be shortlisted is a great honour. We are dedicated to delivering dental excellence with a truly personal service and this nomination underlines our ethos. However, we will continue to improve and learn to offer the very best dental care in London and the UK. In … READ MORE

A smile transformation does not necessarily involve a mouth full of porcelain veneers and crowns. In our case study below, the smile transformation was completed with a cosmetic denture. Please view the photographs to see what a difference new teeth can make. Yellow and worn teeth White teeth and a natural smile Treatment completed by and photographs taken by Dr Nissit Patel. Any unauthorised reproduction is strictly prohibited. If you are interested in a smile transformation, achieving a natural whi… READ MORE

A recent study by the European Commission has recommended phasing out the use of dental amalgam owing to mercury's negative impact on the environment. The study also stated that some dentists are ''reluctant to change their current practice and invest in new equipment to handle mercury free fillings''. At Progressive Dentistry, we do NOT use any mercury containing metal fillings. Dr Nissit Patel says '' I would not want a metal filling placed in my mouth or in my children so I will certainly not consider pl… CONTINUE READING

Our case of the month for September is a smile transformation involving porcelain veneers, adhesive bridgework, tooth whitening and composite bonding. Our patient came to us after years for deliberating to transform his smile. He would never show his teeth for photographs or even when speaking. The difference is amazing. Please view the photographs and see for yourself. Gaps, uneven and yellow teeth A fantastic new smile. Straight, white and gap free! This case involved advanced dentistry which invol… READ MORE

Teeth straightening in the past involved metal train tracks which were uncomfortable and visible! Modern dentistry and the latest techniques means that teeth can be straightened discreetly, comfortably and quickly. Our case study below highlights such an example. Please view the photographs below: Crooked front teeth Straight teeth in only 3 months! This case was completed using the STB social 6 system, which is the only truly invisible brace. The brace is placed on the inside of the teeth so that no… READ MORE