The only truly invisible dental brace is one which sits on the inside of your teeth. Lingual is Latin for 'towards the tongue' hence the name lingual brace.

This is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic brace. Kate Middleton even had her teeth straightened with lingual braces before the big day and Cheryl Cole wore lingual braces whilst judging on the X factor. However, lingual braces are not just for celebrities and A list stars, the treatment is available for all who wish to improve their smile discreetly. The brace can be attached to 6 or more of teeth. It depends on the amount of straightening required which is determined largely by an innovative analysis which can show us a predicted end result. A very popular technique for mild to moderate crowding cases is called 'Social 6'. This is because the brace is only applied to the front 6 teeth. This technique can be excellent for relapse after previous orthodontic treatment, where the teeth have started to drift out of position. Our case study below highlights such a case.
 

Porcelain veneers are an excellent way of correcting the cosmetic appearance of the front teeth. This may be due to chips, cracks, discolouration, failing fillings and correcting previous veneers which have failed. Porcelain veneers require an in depth knowledge of cosmetic dentistry and the mechanics of the teeth meet and function during everyday activities. This is called occlusion in the dental field. Porcelain veneers which are not executed to exceptionally high standards will fail for a number of reasons. Our case study highlights such a problem and how our Principle dentist, Dr Nissit Patel, corrected the situation:
 

We are pleased to announce that Progressive Dentistry has fulfilled the strict criteria set by the Care Quality Commission to obtain registration. We are also fully regulated by the General Dental Council and are members of the British Dental Association to ensure that our practice is fully up to date and in line current practice. 

We believe we go the extra mile for our patients and this is reflected in the level of service we provide and the attention to detail for each individual case. We do not believe in a treadmill form of dental care. Time is precious and this is why we spend at least 45 minutes with each new patient to discuss the findings and the options. If you think you would benefit from a personalised dental service, please do not hesitate to call or e mail us.