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Jan 2017
13th
13th of January 2017

Case Of The Month January 2017- Cosmetic Bonding

It is a new year and what better way to start the year than to improve your smile. After all, a smile says a thousand words and oozes confidence and self belief.

Our case of the month is a fabulous one involving cosmetic bonding. What is cosmetic bonding? Well in simple terms, it is the enhancement of teeth using the most modern and aesthetic composite filling material. The major advantages are that there is NO drilling and NO needles required. There is NO pain and the treatment is affordable.

Why wait? Exactly!

Here are the photos:
 


Dec 2016
30th
30th of December 2016

Replace A Missing Lower Front Tooth Using A Dental Implant

Our case of the month for December involves the replacement of a missing lower front tooth using a dental implant. Dental implants are the best way to restore lost teeth; modern day techniques are minimally invasive, quick and virtually pain free. In our case, a lower front tooth was lost due to trauma. As you can see from the photographs, the tooth has been replaced with a virtually identical new dental implant crown.
 


Dec 2016
29th
29th of December 2016

Christmas Is Over, New Year On The Way!

Christmas is over, we hope you had a great one. New Year is just around the corner and it is the traditional time to make your resolutions for 2017. What will yours be? How about sorting out your teeth once and for all? (we would say that wouldn't we?) 

In 2017 we will be offering a special fixed price to transform your smile as simply as ABC: 

A is for alignment; straighten your teeth using one of our cosmetic brace techniques.
B is for bleaching; whiten after straightening to dazzle your friends and family.
C is for cosmetic bonding; even your smile line by enhancing the shape of uneven, chipped, worn front teeth. 

Watch this space for further details!


Dec 2016
17th
17th of December 2016

8 Essential Dental Tips For A Happy And Healthy Christmas

There are just 8 sleeps till Christmas; the big day is getting closer and closer. Here are 8 tips to look after your teeth over the festive period:
 

  1. Brush your teeth twice a day using an electric tooth brush with a 2 minute timer
  2. Floss or use inter dental brushes in between your teeth- this is vital
  3. Use a flouride mouthwash afterwards-do not rinse with water
  4. Limit sugary foods and drinks (sorry!) to mealtimes and reduce the frequency of acid attack on your teeth
  5. Limit acidic foods and drinks as much as possible; did you know that hot lemon water has the same acidity as battery acid!
  6. Drink alcohol in moderation (sorry again!)
  7. For sensitivity, rub some sensitive toothpaste directly on to the tooth and leave overnight. Repeat for at least 7 days.
  8. Visit your dentist and hygienist when due- early intervention means less extensive treatment in the long term


If you need to be seen prior to Christmas, please contact us on Monday morning. We will squeeze you in!


Dec 2016
11th
11th of December 2016

Sparkling Smile For Christmas: Quick And Easy Teeth Whitening Treatments Before Christmas!

There are just 14 sleeps until Christmas! The festive season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than booking your tooth whitening treatment to make it a white Christmas this year! We have several options for you:

1. Philips ZOOM LED whitening. This is our best technique; just 90 minutes in the chair and instantly whiter teeth. Simply carry on at home for a few more days for an optimal result with the take home kit we provide. Just £499.

2. Philips ZOOM take home kit. One hour application of the Philips ZOOM gel for 14 days will give you a great result. Just £275.

3. Oral B Whitening Strips. If you have whitened in the past, would like a slightly fresher look or would like too get rid of stains, these strips are for you. Simply place the strips over your teeth for one hour a day for up to 14 days. No mess, no trays, no gel. Just £75 per pack of 28 strips.

Contact us on Monday morning and make this Christmas extra special for you or a loved one.


Nov 2016
29th
29th of November 2016

Dental Implant Treatment Replacing A Single Missing Tooth

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 replace a missing tooth:
 

  1. Function- eat with confidence and spread the force of eating evenly as nature intended
  2. Aesthetics- a full set of teeth is related to beauty and health
  3. Prevent further problems- leaving a gap can lead to movement of teeth, a disruption of the bite, shrinkage of bone and facial profile and makes treatment harder in the longer term


In this case, our patient wished for an all zirconium solution. Please view the pictures below to see how we can predictably replace missing teeth with life like solutions:
 


Nov 2016
24th
24th of November 2016

Black Friday is here! Social 6 lingual brace £995

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.


Nov 2016
15th
15th of November 2016

Waterlase iPlus Laser Treatment Used For Crown Lengthening

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.
 

Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is often required on heavily broken-down teeth to increase the height of the tooth so that a new crown can be placed. In the past, this treatment involved surgery with the use of a scalpel to cut the gum, a drill to remove bone and stitches to hold the tissue together. The area would then need to left to heal for six weeks prior to starting the crown treatment. Not anymore. The Waterlase iPlus laser allows us to carefully re contour the gum and bone tissue, expose more tooth for the crown and start the crown preparation on the same day. There is minimal bleeding, no need for any cutting, no stitches and minimal pain. The new crown is typically back within 2 weeks ready to fit. Hey presto, new tooth!

Just take a look below at a recent case of a crown lengthening procedure: