NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - Treatments - PAGE 8

Our case of the month for November involves the replacement of a single missing tooth using a dental implant. There are many cases why teeth need to removed and in this case, the reason was due to a failing root canal treatment and infection. After the tooth was removed, healing is essential to allow the infection to resolve and the tissues to heal. The implant was placed with precision using a CBCT scan. Due to the advances in modern technology we can offer a wide range of solutions to restore teeth. Why… READ MORE

Black Friday is here and offers that seem too good to be true are all over the internet and press. Our offer is true and amazing: Social 6 lingual brace for just £995*. Straighten your front teeth with braces fitted to the INSIDE of your teeth in a matter of weeks. Totally invisible Fixed Quick Affordable Don't miss out, book your consultation today. Call 0207 7311162 or e mail info@progressivedentistry.co.uk *Offer subject to full clinical examination, excludes retainers, brace corrects front 4 teeth… READ MORE

As our name suggests, we are progressive and forward thinking. Time does not stand still and neither does dental technology. After a great deal of thought and research, we have invested in the amazing Waterlase iPlus 2.0 dental laser. This incredible, state of the art technology allows us to perform dentistry that simply was not possible before. For example, crown lengthening.… CONTINUE READING

Our case of the month for September 2016 involves a single dental implant to replace a molar tooth. Molar teeth are extremely important teeth for chewing and replacing them is vital to maintain function and protect the adjacent and opposing teeth. Single dental implants are excellent at replacing missing molar teeth. The process is usually straight forward and can be described in 5 steps: Careful planning Place dental implant Allow healing of 10-12 weeks Take impressions Fit implant crown Our cas… READ MORE

If you are missing teeth, then you have probably already done some research into dental implants. However, unless you have already undergone treatment you may be unaware of what the process involves. Well, we can simply it for you in 10 simple steps: Full diagnostic planning - a full clinical examination, x rays, photographs and study models. CT scan of the area. Digital planning on specialist software. Fabrication of surgical stent if required. Place dental implant(s). Allow healing of 12 weeks.… READ MORE

Our case of the month for August highlights what can be done using a Social 6 lingual brace. A lingual brace is one which sits behind the teeth, making it a truly invisible brace. Social 6 braces are placed on just 6 teeth, with the aim to correct the front 4 teeth. It is also incredibly quick- most cases take just 3-4 months. Our case shows a great result, with a lovely smile created in just a few months. Please take a look at the before and after photos: Crooked front teeth Straight teeth in a few mont… READ MORE

You may not have heard of cosmetic bonding. What is it? In simple terms, it involves enhancing teeth with adhesive dentistry using high tech white filling material. The major benefit of the treatment is that it is minimally invasive. There is no drilling of the underlying tooth, no need for needles, no pain and it is far more affordable than porcelain veneers.Is the time for porcelain veneers over? Not really. Porcelain is still the most highly aesthetic material available and it is extremely durable. If yo… READ MORE

Would you like whiter teeth? Do you want to avoid using home trays and gels? Would you like an affordable option? If the answer is yes to the above, we have the solution. Oral B white strips. These are simply placed over the teeth like sticky tape for 1 hour and then disposed of. This is repeated for up to 14 days and hey presto, whiter teeth! We have a very special offer of just £75 for a 2 week course of treatment (upper and lower teeth). Call us to reserve your strips.… READ MORE

As we all know, dental implant treatment is the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. This is true for single missing teeth, several missing teeth or all missing teeth. However, not everyone is suitable for dental implants.Here are 10 key factors that are required for long term success: 1. A healthy mouth without tooth decay and gum disease 2. Adequate bone height- ideally greater than 8mm . This can be assessed on a CT scan. 3. Adequate bone width- ideal greater than 5mm. This can be assessed on a CT … CONTINUE READING

We love our Waterlase i Plus laser. Why? Well, it makes treatment that was difficult, painful, time consuming and costly into an everyday event. A prime example of this is surgical crown lengthening. What is this? Well, if you have broken a tooth and there is not enough tooth left to place a crown, you will need surgical crown lengthening. In the old days, this involved a scapel, stitches, bleeding, pain and a long time to wait before the next step. No longer. Using the Waterlase i Plus, we can perform th… READ MORE