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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: A soft mass of pink tissue on the lip. Although these can be le… READ MORE

Our case of the month for November 2017 is one of our favourite treatments. This technique can completely transform your smile without the need for cutting teeth, without any injections, without any pain and it is affordable. We call it ABC. A is for alignment. Aligning teeth into the correct position is essential for cosmetic dentistry. Without correct alignment, a great smile cannot be achieved. We use a number of teeth alignment systems. In this case, a Social 6 lingual brace was used. This is an amazin… READ MORE

This is an article for our French clients on dental inlays and onlays written by Dr. Bruno Delaunay.Définition :Derrière ces deux mots très techniques se cachent en réalité des solutions thérapeutiques modernes pour restaurer vos dents victimes de lésions carieuses. L’inlay et l’onlay sont de plus en plus proposés, leur essor va de pair avec le développement d’une dentisterie dite « à minima ». Un inlay et un onlay sont deux prothèses très similaires. On utilisera le terme : INLAY, pour des petites lé… READ MORE

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 impressions2. Scans are stored in a cloud and can be 3-D printed3. Scans can be e mailed to our laboratories, no need to post or risk damage to stone models4. Accuracy of a … CONTINUE READING

As you may be aware, our ethos is based on minimally invasive dentistry. Preserving tooth and gum is key to a healthy mouth. Why remove what nature provided us with? In the past, tooth decay would lead to large amounts of tooth being cut away so that amalgam metal fillings could be packed into the cavity. When we say packed, this is exactly what we mean. Amalgam does not bond to tooth. Therefore the tooth has to be cut with an undercut- the base of the cavity being narrower than the top so that the filling… READ MORE

Our case of the month for October involves a smile transformation using multiple porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are very fine, intricate facings that are placed over teeth to improve the overall aesthetic appearance and symmetry. There are a number of reasons why porcelain veneers may be used which could be: Chipped, fractured front teeth Discolouration Spacing Reinforcement due to past root canal treatment Asymmetry such as small, peg shaped teeth THE PROCESS Now, the planning is the key to… READ MORE

Are you looking for a dentist in Fulham, London, SW6? If so, look no further. There are many dentists in Fulham and the surrounding areas and you may ask why should we choose you. Well, here are a number of reasons which we hope will help you make the decision to choose us as your dental practice. WHY CHOOSE PROGRESSIVE DENTISTRY?… CONTINUE READING

Are you looking for a dentist in Fulham, London, SW6? If so, look no further. There are many dentists in Fulham and the surrounding areas and you may ask why should we choose you. Well, here are a 10 reasons which we hope will help you make the decision to choose us as your dental practice. WHY CHOOSE PROGRESSIVE DENTISTRY?… CONTINUE READING

Our case of the month for September 2017 is a wonderful teeth straightening case using one of our favourite braces- Social 6 lingual brace. Lingual braces are placed on the INSIDE of your teeth which means it is the only invisible brace treatment available. Other techniques such as Invisalign or Six Month Smiles may say their treatment is discreet but there is only one truly invisible brace. Aside from this, most treatments are incredibly quick. We have found the average time to be 3-4 months. This really f… CONTINUE READING

For our French clients:La premia”re consultation est l occasion de crÃer une relation de confiance patient-praticien, nÃcessaire à la rÃalisation des meilleurs soins possibles. Sauf situation d urgence, nous ne rÃalisons pas de soins pendant la première sÃance. Nous prenons le temps de vous examiner, de discuter avec vous de vos souhaits, d Ãtablir un plan de traitement et de vous l expliquer.1) à votre arrivÃe, vous aurez à remplir un questionnaire mÃdical. Ce questionnaire est important pour nous, il nou… CONTINUE READING