Just a reminder that we now offer Saturday dental and hygiene appointments EVERY week. Our new dentist, Dr Jessica Doherty, is accepting new dental patients on Saturday's for routine dental care, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and children's dentistry. We also provide a walk in dental hygiene service. Simply contact us by phone, e mail or book online to book you appointment with the hygienist directly. Sparkling clean teeth for the weekend, what could be better?

As of February 2014, we are introducing a new service- Anti-ageing facial treatments. This will include anti wrinkle treatments, facial line corrections, lip augmentation, skin hydration and maintenance programs. If you suffer from crows feet, frown lines, deep folds, marionette lines, thin lips and dehydrated skin then we can help. We are fully trained in the use of dermal fillers and botulinum toxin. Who is better prepared than a dentist or dental therapist to provide these treatments? After all we are experts in giving pain free injections and we know a thing or two on cosmetic beauty!

Treatments will be provided by Dr Nissit Patel and Jenny Wiggins. We are offering FREE consultations and a special offer in February of £50 off each treatment! Contact us today.

We are delighted that we have received another award. This award comes from Zesty, the online appointment booking site- Best Practice in London. Following on from our award at the Dentistry Awards- Best Dentist in London- this is pleasant surprise but very welcome! Thank you to Zesty for the kind words. We strive for dental excellence and aim to continually improve- no let up here!

Social 6 lingual braces are an excellent technique to correct mild to moderate crowding or spacing on the front teeth. Here are the 8 facts:

1. The brackets ( a number of types can be used including STB, Forestadent 2-D, Innovation L) are placed on the inside of the teeth making the brace 'invisible'.

2. The brackets are only placed on the front 6 teeth. 

3. The system aims to correct the incisor teeth (the front 4 teeth) 

4. The canine teeth act as the anchors to the system and therefore cannot be moved.

5. The treatment time is usually very quick, from 12-24 weeks only.

6. Long term retention is vital. We strongly advise a fixed wire retainer as well as a removable retainer to maintain the results.

7. For more advanced conditions, full arch or full mouth comprehensive orthodontics will be required. Difficult cases will need to be referred to a specialist orthodontist.

8. By correcting the cosmetic appearance, there are potentially other major benefits such as improved oral hygiene, improved anterior guidance (bite) and improved self confidence! 

Take a look at some of our case studies or case of the month treatments to view the excellent results we have achieved.

We are delighted to announce that we have a new dentist joining our practice - Dr Jessica Doherty.

Jessica Docherty joins the Progressive Dentistry Team having spent the last 3 and a half years in post graduate training providing dentistry at some on the leading dental institutes in both Scotland and England. Having obtained her BDS from University of Dundee she spent a further two years at the Edinburgh Dental Institute enhancing her training in both restorative dentistry and oral surgery. 

Whilst here, Jessica was responsible for providing a wide range of specialised restorative dentistry, including provision of implant retained dentures, re-root treatments and periodontal surgery. Keen to gain additional training in all aspects of dentistry and having developed a natural skill in oral surgery, Jessica continued her post-graduate training at the UK's largest and busiest Oral & Maxillofacial Unit in University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool. Here she worked alongside leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialising in all aspects of oral surgery including wisdom teeth removal, apicetomies, surgical removal of broken down teeth and oral rehabilitation following oral cancer surgery. 

Jessica now joins Progressive Dentistry from Alder Hey Children's hospital where she has spent the last 9 months working as a paediatric dentist. It was here she was responsible for providing tailored oral prevention advice and prescriptive dental treatment for anxious and medically compromised children in the north west of England. Jessica keeps up-to-date on the latest evidence based dentistry through professional development and as a member of the Dental Faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, she attends regular courses to ensure she provides the highest quality dental care to each and every patient. She is also, by invitation-only, a member of the Royal Odonto-chirurigcal Society of Edinburgh, the oldest dental society in the world! 

As a Fulham resident, Jessica unwinds as a regular attendee at the local Birkram Yoga studios and is currently in training for her first ever tri-athalon next year. Jessica will be providing general, cosmetic and children's dentistry on Saturdays. Therefore, if you cannot make an appointment during the week we have the solution. 

Appointments are available EVERY Saturday, whether these are emergency dental appointments or pre booked.

We are delighted to announce that we were winners of the Best Dental Practice in London award at the Dentistry Awards. This is a fantastic honour and congratulations go to all the team.

Dr Nissit Patel says: 'I am delighted to receive this award. The calibre and level of dentistry which made the final was very high, which makes the award even more special. The award is really a testament to our ethos and principles; minimally invasive dentistry, continual improvement and truly personal dental care. The team at the practice must take the credit. Their professionalism, dedication and care is second to none. I thank them wholeheartedly.'

The Dentistry awards are the largest dental awards within the dental profession and the ceremony took place on December 6th.
 

There are many ways to reach us, all modes of transport are viable. This is unusual in London! Here are the options:

1. Car- parking is available on Fulham High Street, which intersects Fulham Road and New Kings Road. Parking is ONLY 40p per hour. We do not believe there is parking in London for less.

2. Bus- numerous bus services stop at Fulham High Street. 17,74, 220, 414 and 430 can be used.

3. Underground- Putney Bridge underground station is only 5 minutes walk from the practice. Parsons Green station is only 10-15 minutes away.

4. Train- Putney Train station is a short walk over Putney Bridge, located on Putney High Street.

5. Boris bikes- there have been Boris bike stations recently added in the Fulham area. 

Please ask us if you would like further information. We are always happy to help.

Are you a Juicing Fanatic? Now the festive season has started, some of my patients have told me they are trying a juicing diet to detox after Christmas party excesses, or before the inevitable over-eating starts. People are often surprised to hear the damaging effect juices can have on our teeth. A lot of juices, especially those made with fruit, are full of sugar and highly acidic. This causes a drop in pH in the mouth, which in turn can cause acid erosion which damages tooth enamel and/or decay if sustained.

Despite the possible damage, we do recognise the benefits of a good daily intake of fruits and vegetables, in particular the importance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for good gum health. Almost all vegetables are low acid, but some fruits are higher than others High Erosion Risk Fruits: Citrus Berries Peaches Pears Grapes Pineapple Moderate Erosion Risk Fruits: Figs Bananas Asian pears Dates Papaya Melons Mangoes Here are some tips to help reduce the damage that can be caused by juicing diets or high fruit intake:

1. Try to limit fruits to meal times, constant grazing causes more damage than a large amount all at once.

2. Wait at least 20 minutes after eating/drinking before brushing so you are not brushing the acid in to the teeth.

3. Drink juice through a straw and don't hold it for long in your mouth. 

4. Dilute juice with water and drink water after each juice/fruit.

5. Use a good, de sensitising toothpaste, such as Sensodyne Repair and Protect. 

6. Increase use of fluoride mouthwash such as Colgate Flourigard. GC Tooth Mousse is excellent for repairing damage when applied topically at night and left on the teeth, and also comes in some delicious fruity flavours!

We are delighted to announce that we have reached the finals at the Dentistry Awards 2013. There are 2 categories that we have been shortlisted for:

- Best Practice in London
- Best Team in London 

These two categories are the most prestigious at the awards and the eventual winner will compete for the UK title. We are honoured ago have made the final once again, following on from last year. The nominations go some way to justify our approach to dentistry- minimally invasive, prevention orientated and a dedication to continual improvement. The awards ceremony takes place on the 6th December 2013 at the Athena in Leicester. We will keep you informed.