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What makes the best dentist in London? Well that is a hard question. Essentially, it is a number of factors all combined that makes the very best dentist in London. Here are the points that we think count towards being the best:… CONTINUE READING

We are thrilled to hear that we have reached the final stages of this years Dentistry Awards yet again. We have 3 key categories; Best Dentist in London, Best Team in London and Best Patient Care. It is a great honour to be recognised by our peers in this way. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff. Every year we aim to improve in every professional way possible; not only in clinical terms but also in terms of our overall service.Being past winners of Best Dentist London, Best Young… READ MORE

Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. At Progressive Dentistry, we have been placing and restoring dental implants for over 12 years with a fantastic success rate. Over the years, Dr Patel, our Implantologist has studied extensively in the UK, Europe and the USA to offer the very best dental implant treatment. He is familiar with a number of systems including Nobel Biocare, Implant Direct, Astra Tx and Straumann to name a few.We have now expanded our systems to include the latest denta… READ MORE

Considering dental implants? We understand it can be a big decision. That's why we offer a free 30-minute consultation with Dr. Patel to answer your questions and discuss your individual needs.During your consultation: Discuss your dental history and goals. Receive a thorough examination and X-rays. Learn about treatment options, timeframes, and costs. See real-world examples of implant success through before-and-after photos. There's no pressure, obligation, or sales pitch. We simply want to provide the… READ MORE

Our case of the month for September 2016 involves a single dental implant to replace a molar tooth. Molar teeth are extremely important teeth for chewing and replacing them is vital to maintain function and protect the adjacent and opposing teeth. Single dental implants are excellent at replacing missing molar teeth. The process is usually straight forward and can be described in 5 steps: Careful planning Place dental implant Allow healing of 10-12 weeks Take impressions Fit implant crown Our cas… READ MORE

If you are missing teeth, then you have probably already done some research into dental implants. However, unless you have already undergone treatment you may be unaware of what the process involves. Well, we can simply it for you in 10 simple steps: Full diagnostic planning - a full clinical examination, x rays, photographs and study models. CT scan of the area. Digital planning on specialist software. Fabrication of surgical stent if required. Place dental implant(s). Allow healing of 12 weeks.… READ MORE

A client came to see us recently, who was kindly referred by another patient, who was fed up of seeing a different dentist every time she went for an examination or treatment. Not only was she nervous of treatment in the first place but the fact she required substantial treatment made things even worse. A dentist should be a person of trust whom you will allow to help you through a journey to maintained oral health. This simply cannot happen if you are seen by differing personnel, where you have to explai… READ MORE

We love dentistry and the way we can improve someones smile and life with modern day techniques. Dentistry no longer has to be painful, involve lots of drilling or leave you in agony. Times have changed and all for the better. We can now transform your smile with no drilling, no needles, no pain and affordably. For example, just take a look at this case: Before treatment After treatment! This case involved ABC: A for alignment using lingual braces, B for bleaching C for cosmetic bonding. No dr… READ MORE

Our case of the month for August highlights what can be done using a Social 6 lingual brace. A lingual brace is one which sits behind the teeth, making it a truly invisible brace. Social 6 braces are placed on just 6 teeth, with the aim to correct the front 4 teeth. It is also incredibly quick- most cases take just 3-4 months. Our case shows a great result, with a lovely smile created in just a few months. Please take a look at the before and after photos: Crooked front teeth Straight teeth in a few mont… READ MORE

Recent studies from the USA have revealed that dental floss is not particularly great for you. Here is an article written yesterday in the Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sci...To be perfectly honest, we are not that surprised. Our stance has always been to use interdental brushes as the first line of defence and floss when the spaces between the teeth are too tight.… CONTINUE READING