NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - PAGE 29

Our case of the month for November involves cosmetic bonding of a front tooth. The tooth in question was treated after orthodontic teeth straightening. Once the teeth were nice and straight, the smile was significantly enhanced with our minimally invasive technique of cosmetic bonding. A brief overview of the technique: 1. The tooth is cleaned and polished. Any old composite filling material must be removed and any sharp edges smoothed. 2. Washing and drying with an etching gel. 3. Coating the tooth with a … READ MORE

Please read the following, which was taken from a BBC report into child tooth decay and gum disease. This is a worrying report which not be swept under the carpet. Action must be taken now as tooth decay and gum disease are on the whole, preventable.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29712453At Progressive Dentistry, we are more than happy to provide tooth brushing clinics in school, nurseries and care homes. Prevention is better than cure and we would be glad to help. If you would like us to arrange a visit… READ MORE

Our case of the month for October involves composite bonding of the lower front teeth which were heavily worn and using a principle called the Dahl technique. This technique is not very well known but it is fantastic method for treating worn down teeth where there is no space to restore them. For example, when your front teeth wear down due to grinding, acid erosion, bad habits (biting pens, nails etc), there is often little space to restore the teeth using conventional fillings. In the old days, the teeth… READ MORE

For those dentists out there who are curious about what is acceptable when fitting your indirect restorations such as crowns, bridges, implant crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays, here are some useful facts on marginal fitting: Quality ratings for marginal fitting:1. Clinically excellent: no gap; smooth transition between margin and tooth; probe does not catch 2. Clinically acceptable: space of 150 µm; slight probe catching 3. Clinically unsatisfactory: space > 150 µm - 250 µm; probe penetrates int… READ MORE

We are constantly striving to improve our services and use the the very best in modern technology and materials. Dental implants is a field where technology is constantly improving and the materials are evolving at a rapid rate. It is important to keep up to date, as not only will modern methods achieve great results but will also allow us dentists to treat cases that were not previously possible.On such example is when there is very compromised bone quality to place a dental implant. This could be the case… CONTINUE READING

At Progressive Dentistry, we are advocates of non invasive treatment to produce the very best results. We believe that treatments kind to the teeth and gums will produce longer lasting, natural results yet still highly aesthetic. For example, this week in the Daily Mail, a double page spread on celebrities who have had their teeth done. This included Simon Cowell, Noel Gallagher, Cheryl Cole (sorry Fernandez Versini), Tom Cruise, David Bowie, Catherine Zeta Jones, Gordon Brown (yes, our ex Prime Minister),… READ MORE

Our case of the month for September is one which involves dental implants to replace missing back teeth. It is crucial to replace missing teeth at the back for a number of reasons. These involve: 1. To restore function. Without back teeth or molar teeth, it is very hard to chew food. 2. To prevent unwanted movement of the adjacent or opposing teeth. This could have a detrimental effect on the occlusion (bite) and cause major dental issues for the future. 3. To prevent the jaw bone from shrinking which can… READ MORE

We are delighted to announce that Philips Whitespeed Zoom whitening is now available at Progressive Dentistry. Zoom is the most recognized tooth whitening brand in dentistry for good reason. The new LED accelerator offers gentle but fantastic results in only 1 hour! If you have yellow, dark, discoloured teeth and would like them whitened in just one visit, then Whitespeed Zoom whitening could be for you. With every treatment, we provide a take home kit to continue the whitening process and maintain the res… READ MORE

We are delighted to announce a fantastic lingual brace offer for September. A full arch lingual brace is now just £2000, saving £1500 (usual fee £3500). Lingual braces are the truly invisible brace as they are placed on the inside of the teeth. If you would like a discreet way of straightening your teeth, then lingual braces could be the answer. In many cases, lingual braces are also extremely quick. Mild crowding could be corrected in just a few weeks! To learn more, please view a recent case study: E… READ MORE

It is that time of year again- back to school. The summer holidays are over and the new school year begins. Oh well, never mind, it will be half term soon! Here are some useful tips on maintaining your child's oral health for the new school year:1. Avoid sugary drinks. Fizzy drinks are especially bad. Did you know that a can of cola contains 4 tablespoons of sugar. Yes, that is correct- tablespoons not teaspoons.2. Avoid snacking on processed snacks such as the weird and wonderful shaped crisps. These can … READ MORE