NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - PAGE 26

As you will be aware, dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. Whether you are missing one, several or all of your teeth, dental implants can help. In the past, dental implant crowns (the actual tooth replacement) was a combination of a titanium abutment (screwed into the implant) and a porcelain fused to metal crown. This was fine and provided a perfectly good, robust result. However, for front teeth especially, the aesthetics of such restorations were possibly not great. Today, we are … READ MORE

Are you missing teeth? One tooth? Several teeth? All missing teeth? If so we can help. Dr Nissit Patel has over ten years experience of placing and restoring dental implants using only the best systems available. Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth and finding the right dentist to provide the treatment is vital. If you would like to discuss dental implant treatment with Dr Nissit Patel please do not hesitate to contact us. Tel 0207 7311162 e info@progressivedentistry.co.uk… READ MORE

Dental implants are widely recognised as the best alternative to natural teeth. Implants can be used for single, multiple or all missing teeth. In this article, we would like to discuss the treatment called All on 4, which is designed to replace all missing teeth. The concept is simple. If you are missing all of your teeth on the upper, lower or both jaws then 4 dental implants on the upper and lower jaws can act as the anchors to replace the missing teeth.There is a great deal of planning involved and the… READ MORE

Our case of the month for July involves the restoration of severe tooth wear using the Dahl technique.The Dahl TechniqueThe Dahl technique is a great concept for the treatment of localised tooth wear, especially on the front teeth. The concept involves potentially a number of methods but we prefer direct bonding. For example, if the upper front teeth are worn but there is no space to restore them, we may use the Dahl concept to restore them. Direct composite restorations are placed to restore the teeth to … READ MORE

As one of London's leading dental practices, we strive for the very best treatments for our patients. As such, we invest in the latest technology that can have a major benefit for our clients. We have just invested in fluid abrasion. This product will enable us to treat decay, remove old composite fillings, aid bonding, clean inside of crowns and bridges and much more WITHOUT drilling. Just imagine, no horrible noise or sensation from the dental drill! What's more, in many cases, we can do this without AN… READ MORE

We are extremely proud of the review and testimonials we receive. We have just had 2 new ones on Google, which were great to see: Miss FH The team at Progressive Dentistry is very kind and professional. They helped with every concern I raised throughout the treatment (cosmetic treatment to re-align both my upper and lower teeth), providing solutions quickly and efficiently, and were also very flexible in accommodating all of my needs. The treatment itself took a bit longer than expected, but the end resul… READ MORE

We are delighted to announce that late evening appointments are now available on Tuesdays until 8pm. This session will be taken by Dr Deborah Philips and will initially be available on alternate weeks. This will include general dental and hygiene appointments. So if you would like a dental appointment after work or in the evening due to other commitments, we have a solution for you. We are also open early morning every Tuesday from 8am, offer another late evening every Wednesday until 7pm and are open eve… READ MORE

BBC 1 recently screened the second part of the series The Truth About Teeth. The program highlighted some very valid points which are worth repeating: 1. Gum inflammation can cause inflammation elsewhere in the body taking years of your life. Many studies are now linking gum disease with other systemic diseases. Maintaining oral health has never been so important.2. Acid erosion is one of the biggest causes of tooth surface loss. Acid in foods and drinks can be deceptive. For example, fruit tea is incredib… READ MORE

Our case of the month for June is a short term orthodontic treatment (STO) to correct the upper teeth. STO has become extremely popular as a cosmetic dental option due to the non-invasive approach and the speed of treatment. In the past, traditional cosmetic dental treatments involved cutting down the teeth for veneers or crowns. Orthodontic treatment would often take 18-24 months, However, although there is a still a place for these treatments, there are alternative options. Please take a look at our be… READ MORE

Our case study today is on cosmetic bonding. For those of you who are unaware of the process of cosmetic bonding, here is a recap:1. It is a completely NON-invasive treatment for chipped, fractured, spaced and uneven teeth.2. It is additive i.e we bond to the natural tooth surface.3. There is no need for any drilling of the underlying tooth. 4. There is no need for any needles or injections.5. It is far more affordable than traditional treatments such as porcelain veneers.6. It is easy to maintain.7. It is … CONTINUE READING