NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - DECEMBER 2018

Happy Christmas from us all at Progressive Dentistry! We hope you have had a relaxing and joyful day with family and friends.Just to remind you of our opening hours:Boxing Day Closed27th Dec Reception only28th December 1000-1300 emergency appointments29th December ClosedNew Years Eve 1000-1300 emergency appointmentsNew Years Day Closed2nd January 2019 Normal opening hours resumeOnce again, Merry Christmas!  …READ MORE

There are only 5 sleeps until Christmas! Exciting.Christmas is generally a time for celebrating and indulgence. Sadly this often means dental emergencies with most practices closed until the New Year. Here are the 5 most common dental emergencies and tips on how to counter them until you can visit your dentist: Tooth sensitivity. After a heavy session of drinking alcohol of fizzy soft drinks (including diet), teeth often become sensitive to hot and cold. A good remedy is to apply a sensitive too…READ MORE

Our opening times over the festive period:Christmas Eve Reception only 1000-1300Christmas Day ClosedBoxing Day Closed27th December Reception only 0900-170028th December 1000-130029th December ClosedNew Years Eve 1000-1300New Years Day Closed2nd January Normal opening hours resumeIn the event of an emergency out of hours please e mail info@progressivedentistry for immediate advice. An emergency dentist is also available 24 hours a day if you must be seen. The number is 07930 642986. The practice …READ MORE

Our case of the month for December 2018 involves one of our favourite techniques: ABCA is for alignment. Straightening teeth using a discreet treatment method, usually in a short space of time.B is for bleaching. Whitening teeth to brighten your smile.C is for cosmetic bonding. Enhancing the overall shape and symmetry of teeth by adding to teeth rather than cutting away healthy tooth enamel.Our case presented with quite severely crooked lower front teeth which bothering him a great deal. They we…READ MORE

Mouth cancerThis cancer causes more deaths per number of cases than breast cancer and cervical cancer however awareness of it is relatively low. New cases have increased by 49% in the last decade and 135% compared to twenty years ago. Last year, 2722 people in the UK died from mouth cancer. The key risk factors are:Tobacco use including chewing Betel nutExcess alcohol (those who smoke and drink heavily are up to 30 times more likely to develop mouth cancer)Poor dietHPV (Human Papilloma Virus) tr…READ MORE