NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - PAGE 48

Dental crowns are often an excellent way of restoring badly broken down teeth. However, for teeth that have failing fillings or have part fractured then adhesive dentistry is often the answer. With minimally invasive techniques and the latest technologies, we are able to restore teeth with inlays and onlays. These are made from gold or ceramic (porcelian) and only replaces the damaged part of the tooth. Crowns are destructive and involve stripping the tooth of precious enamel. Inlays and onlays adhesivley … READ MORE

A new study to be published by the University of California has revealed that women who regularly visit their dentist could reduce their risk of cardiovascular problems by up to one third. The Health Economics journal reported the research, which focused on general dental care rather than specific treatments. Most studies so far have focussed on the link bewteen gum disease and heart disease. See leading author Timothy Brown comments here. Last month, the British Dental Health Foundation warned that gu… READ MORE

Tooth whitening is the most common cosmetic dental treatment, which can enhance your smile in a non-invasive way. There are generally two ways to effectively whiten teeth:… CONTINUE READING

September is Colgate Oral Health month and the emphasis is on dental prevention. At Progressive Dentistry we strongly promote a preventative regime and aim to minimize dental disease with the least invasive measures. Dental hygiene is one of the most important factors in prevention. Contact us to book your hygiene appointment and discover 3 key ways to prevent the onset of dental disease.… READ MORE