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Invisible braces are one the most popular cosmetic treatments available. Having straight teeth can enhance a smile dramatically which in turn will have a major cosmetic effect and improve confidence no end. Below is a case where our patient would not smile for photographs and would constantly hide the teeth. Dr Nissit Patel transformed the smile with an invisible lingual brace. Crooked teeth and a forced smile Straight teeth and a beaming smile! Invisible braces are completely undetectable so that no… READ MORE

On some occasions, straighter teeth are required right away. This may be due to a wedding or an important social occasion. Once such case is highlighted below. The big day was within a week and straighter teeth with even edges was requested. Luckily, our Principal Dentist is experienced in the very latest cosmetic techniques to be able to transform the smile on the same day. The treatment carried out was cosmetic bonding using Empress direct composite, the very latest and most aesthetic material avai… READ MORE

Our case of the month for August is a cosmetic case involving rapid tooth alignment and tooth whitening, which transforms the smile. The photographs below demonstrate the fantastic result achieved: Crooked upper teeth, which are yellow and hidden from the smile line Straight upper teeth, whiter and brighter and a beaming smile! This smile transformation was completed with an invisible extended lingual brace in under 6 months. The entire process is non invasive, completely undetectable and pain free. … READ MORE

Dental crowns are required to protect heavily damaged teeth, teeth will large fillings or teeth that have had root canal treatment. They are essential to maintain the function of the tooth and they will act as a natural replacement for the damaged tooth. Not all crowns are the same! Significant skill and care is required to firstly prepare the tooth for the crown and then fabricate the crown. If these are done well and the crown is well looked after, there is no reason why dental crowns cannot last for many… CONTINUE READING

Social 6 lingual braces are the truly invisible brace. They are placed on the inside of the teeth so that no one will know you are having your teeth straightened. This is an excellent brace for mild to moderate crowding of teeth or closing small spaces. A typical example is shown below: Overlapping front tooth Straight teeth and whiter too! This demonstrates how changing your smile can be totally invisible, quick and pain free. There is no need for needles, damaging or cutting teeth or any invasive t… READ MORE

Our case of the month for July involves tooth whitening and adhesive dental bridges to replace missing teeth. This was a complicated case which involved many advanced aspects of dentistry, which was managed and completed by our Principal Dentist, Dr Nissit Patel. The photographs below show the stages of the case: The lateral teeth (next to central teeth) are short, yellow and unsymmetrical After teeth whitening, soft tissue laser contouring and new dental bridges. A fantastic result! This type of denta… READ MORE

Our case of the month for June involves cosmetic alignment of the front teeth with invisible lingual braces and then tooth whitening. This is a particularly favourite treatment method as it is non invasive, totally invisible and provides a fantastic result. Below are the before and after photos: Crooked teeth and discoloured Straight teeth and white! The technique used was an extended lingual brace, which is placed on the inside of the teeth. Teeth whitening was then done with specially made trays to… READ MORE

Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental treatment. It is non invasive, predictable, safe and affordable. Our preferred method is by using specially made tooth whitening trays. We will supply the very best tooth whitening gel available which in most cases, only has to be worn for 1 hour. Below is an example of tooth whitening completed using our special whitening trays: Before tooth whitening, yellow teeth After tooth whitening; whiter, brighter teeth! Tooth whitening is a that is suitab… READ MORE

Our case of the month for March involves a dental implant to replace a front tooth. Dental implants are widely considered to be the best replacement for missing teeth.Our case was a very difficult case due to highly demanding aesthetics, which had to be just right. Please view the photos to demonstrate the excellent result achieved. Dr Patel places and restores dental implants.If you are considering dental implants, please contact us by telephone 0207 7311162 or e mail info@progressivedentistry.co.uk… READ MORE

Dr Nissit Patel recently attended a lingual brace masterclass conference. The speakers were from around the world and recognised experts in the field. The depth of information was exceptional and new techniques were presented which will benefit our patients who wish to undergo the only truly invisible brace. We strongly believe in continuing our education and refining our skills to provide the most progressive dental treatment available. To find out more, please contact us on 0207 7311162.… READ MORE