To achieve a perfect smile, many in the UK decide to go down the route of having dental veneers. However, understanding what type of veneers are best for you and how much they cost are key factors in deciding on whether they are the right choice for you. Let's take a look.
 

We are very sorry, but if you have a cold sore we are not able to treat you.
 

Extraordinary progress is being made in understanding the close relationship between gum disease and general health. There is increasing evidence showing that oral health conditions such as gingivitis and periodontal disease negatively affects systemic health and increases the risk of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, pulmonary disease and may also cause complications in pregnancy. Over recent years it has become clear that oral infections are a significant risk factor in systemic diseases.
 

We are now living in the digital age and dentistry is no exception to moving with the times and adapting to new technology. As our name suggests, we are progressive and implement new technology which has a real benefit for our patients. Recently, we have invested in the Trios intra oral scanner. This is simply a fantastic piece of equipment that has changed the way we work within only a few months of acquiring the unit.
 

We would like to wish you all a very happy New Year. Christmas is over and it is the annual time of making those resolutions and having a detox. Well, here is one to start; a dental hygiene appointment to start the year. After all the Christmas excess, sugary foods and drinks, there is no better way to start afresh with a hygiene appointment. Our hygiene sessions includes plaque (the soft stuff) and calculus (the hard stuff) removal and a full stain removal using our brilliant air flow polishing technology. Whiten teeth instantly in just 30 minutes and leave with a squeaky clean smile and dazzling set of pearly whites. Our normal opening hours are in force from today. Contact us!

Fibroepithelial polyps are commonly seen in the mouth on the lip, cheek, gum line and tongue. There are a small mass of tissue that usually form in response to trauma such as lip biting or cheek chewing. Although, in the main, polyps are pain free and benign, they can be irritating especially if you keep catching them whilst eating which could cause ulcers or inflammation. Here is a common appearance of a fibroepithelial polyp on the lip:
 

We are delighted to inform you of a major announcement- we have invested in the Trios 3 Shape Intra Oral Scanner! What is this you may ask. Well, simply put we can now scan your teeth and mouth in 3-D and in colour. Digital dentistry is well and truly here. 

The advantages of this incredible technology include:

1. No need for messy dental impressions

2. Scans are stored in a cloud and can be 3-D printed

3. Scans can be e mailed to our laboratories, no need to post or risk damage to stone models

4. Accuracy of a few microns; far greater than traditional dental impressions

5. True patient monitoring

6. Shade measurements on teeth

7. No more gagging!

8. Allows digital planning of crowns, bridges, dental implants, inlays, onlays and much more

9. Can be synced with a 3-D CBCT scan for a virtual reality mouth

10. Scan in progress

11. Full mouth scan 

The possibilities are endless. Progressive by name, Progressive by nature. If you hate dental impressions, have a gag reflex, want greater accuracy in your treatment please contact us. The Trios 3 Shape intra oral scanner is the answer.