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One of the most topical subjects at the moment is the debate between composite and porcelain for dental restorations. In terms of cosmetic dentistry, this equates to the use of composite veneers and porcelain veneers. It is important to note that composite veneers can either be made by a laboratory or placed free hand by the dentist in the chair. Porcelain veneers can only be made by a dental laboratory or within a dental practice that has the necessary technology such as computer aided design and a milling… CONTINUE READING

If you are considering transforming your smile this year, we have just the ticket. Attend our Invisalign Open day at our dental practice in Fulham on May 31st for completely complimentary consultations on Invisalign with full assessments, 3D mouth scans, 3D x rays and virtual smile simulations. See your new smile on the day! All of our packages will include free retainers, free tooth whitening, tooth contouring ( re shaping) and cloud storage of your scans. With our comprehensive package, there will also be… CONTINUE READING

Today is the winter solstice and officially the shortest day of the year. Longer days are here to come! We also mark the run into Christmas and our opening times are :Friday 22nd December 0900-1300 Saturday 23rd December 0900-1430 Reception only Christmas eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day Closed Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th, Saturday 30th 0900-1400 Reception only New Years Day Closed January 2nd Normal opening times resumeIn the event of a dental emergency out of hours, please leave a messag… CONTINUE READING

We are delighted to announce that Dr Nissit Patel was a finalist for Practice Principal of the Year for London at this years Private Dentistry Awards. The Private Dentistry Awards is held every year in December to showcase the very best in private dental care throughout the UK. To be nominated as a finalist is a great achievement and testament to the dedication of all of the staff at the practice; after all it is all about the team. There was also cause for a double celebration with November marking 14 year… CONTINUE READING

It is difficult to estimate how much sugar an individual consumes over the Christmas holiday, as it can vary greatly depending on a number of factors such as age, gender, diet, and activity level. However, it is generally accepted that the average person consumes more sugar during the holiday season than at other times of the year due to an increase in the consumption of sweet treats and beverages. After all, it is Christmas!… CONTINUE READING

We are delighted to announce that Beata Kynsak has been awarded Best Dental Hygienist at the Dental Awards 2022! These awards are run by the Probe Magazine which has been in production for over 60 years. The fact that the award is a UK based one further magnifies the achievement and one that is well deserved.… CONTINUE READING

Mouth cancer is on the rise in the UK with over 2,700 people dying from the disease last year. This is an increase of almost 50% compared to 10 years ago which is a huge increase. One of the main issues is that over 45% of all mouth cancers are diagnosed in the late stages which means that the survival rate is much lower than early diagnosis. Not only this, but treatment is often far less invasive when caught early on leading to a far higher quality of life. During each dental examination at Progressive Den… CONTINUE READING

After fitting your orthodontic appliance (brace), it is important to follow some simple but important instructions. We have also provided some useful information and advice regarding after care.… CONTINUE READING

There are a number of areas to check for mouth cancer. The Mouth Cancer Foundation has provided a superb self check kit which we have provided below. This will take 2 minutes and could be crucial in spotting early signs of mouth cancer. If in doubt, please book an appointment with your dentist.FACE Look at the whole face. Are there any swellings you haven’t noticed before? Inspect your skin. Has anything changed recently? Have moles become larger or started to itch or bleed? Turn your head from side to side… CONTINUE READING

We don’t know what causes most mouth cancers. However, there are several factors that are likely to increase your risk.Up to 90% of all mouth cancers are linked to lifestyle factors.This means that with a few small changes, you can help cut your chances of developing mouth cancer.If you do not stop or reduce the things that might put you at greater risk, it is important that you self check at home and regularly visit your dentist.The below causes are linked to mouth cancer.… CONTINUE READING