NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - PAGE 13

Happy Christmas from us all at Progressive Dentistry! We hope you have had a relaxing and joyful day with family and friends. Just to remind you of our opening hours: Boxing Day Closed 27th Dec Reception only 28th December 1000-1300 emergency appointments 29th December Closed New Years Eve 1000-1300 emergency appointments New Years Day Closed 2nd January 2019 Normal opening hours resume Once again, Merry Christmas!… READ MORE

There are only 5 sleeps until Christmas! Exciting. Christmas is generally a time for celebrating and indulgence. Sadly this often means dental emergencies with most practices closed until the New Year. Here are the 5 most common dental emergencies and tips on how to handle them until you can visit your dentist: Tooth Sensitivity After a heavy session of drinking alcohol of fizzy soft drinks (including diet), teeth often become sensitive to hot and cold. A good remedy is to apply a sensitive toothpaste all … READ MORE

Our case of the month for December 2018 involves one of our favourite techniques: ABC A is for alignment. Straightening teeth using a discreet treatment method, usually in a short space of time. B is for bleaching. Whitening teeth to brighten your smile. C is for cosmetic bonding. Enhancing the overall shape and symmetry of teeth by adding to teeth rather than cutting away healthy tooth enamel. Our case presented with quite severely crooked lower front teeth which bothering him a great deal. They were r… READ MORE

Mouth cancer causes more deaths per number of cases than breast cancer and cervical cancer however awareness of it is relatively low. New cases have increased by 49% in the last decade and 135% compared to twenty years ago. Last year, 2722 people in the UK died from mouth cancer. The key risk factors are: - Tobacco use including chewing betel nut - Excess alcohol (those who smoke and drink heavily are up to 30 times more likely to develop mouth cancer)- Poor diet - HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) transmitted t… READ MORE

Christmas is around the corner and we have two amazing special offers for you: OFFER 1Philips ZOOM LED and laser tooth whitening for 2 for just £500 including a FREE take home kit and whitening gel. Our normal fee is £795 per person, resulting in a saving of over £1000!* We have only 10 kits available, so don't miss out and contact us today.OFFER 2Book you first dental hygiene appointment with us in December and receive a FREE Colgate Omron 250+ tooth brush worth £49.99! This is not a typo- simply book your… CONTINUE READING

Our case of the months for November is a simple yet effective teeth straightening case involving the lower front teeth. Straightening lower front teeth has a number of benefits which include: Improved aesthetics Improved access for cleaning Improved anterior guidance (bite) Reduces damaging forces on the edges and reducing tooth wear Improved contact For those of you who are not dentally trained, point 3 is how the lower teeth move up against the upper teeth forwards, right and left movements. The… READ MORE

Our case of the month for October 2018 is one which involves a fully customised crown. What is this, you may ask. Well, we mainly advise a fully customised crown for single front teeth where the aesthetics are incredibly important. Essentially, this technique is the very best we can offer in terms of aesthetic dentistry. The process involves:1. Full planning and diagnostic wax up if required. 2. Initial shade testing at the laboratory to ensure the base shades are all correct 3. Preparation of the front to… CONTINUE READING

Pregnancy causes hormonal changes to a woman's body and increases their risk of developing oral health problems including tooth decay, gingivitis or periodontitis. Research shows that almost 70% of pregnant women at some stage during the pregnancy will develop some oral health problems which can have a detrimental effect on both mother and the unborn child. Pregnancy gingivitis (gum inflammation) is the most common condition in pregnancy and is caused by poor oral hygiene (mainly plaque) and increased horm… READ MORE

Our case of the month for September involves a dental implant to replace a missing molar tooth. Initially, the tooth was lost due to extensive tooth decay that was not treatable. This resulted in a space which affected eating. Although back teeth are not particularly visible, it is important to replace them for a number of reasons: Restore the bite Prevent movement of the adjacent teeth Prevent movement of the opposite teeth Preserve the jaw bone Aesthetics if visible on smiling In our case, the m… READ MORE

Our case of the month for August involves a combination treatment called ABC. A is for alignment. Teeth straightening initially will not only give a greater aesthetic appearance but allow for further cosmetic treatments with a minimally invasive approach. B is for bleaching. Whitening your teeth can make a huge difference to your smile and self confidence. C is for cosmetic bonding. Teeth can be enhanced with bonding to the existing tooth structure rather than cutting away healthy enamel for veneers for … READ MORE