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Would you like straight teeth for the summer? Would you like the braces hidden from view? Are you after cosmetic improvement? If the answers are yes to the above, we can help. Just take a look at our case below to show how invisible braces can straighten your teeth within a few months. A hidden tooth and a rotated front tooth Straight teeth using invisible braces A lovely new smile created by Dr Nissit Patel using invisible lingual braces. To find out more please contact us. Photographs cannot be… READ MORE

Our case of the month for March involves a full transformation of the entire mouth. The treatment involved planning using Insignia. What is Insignia? Well, this is a fantastic software platform that allows us to plan the best possible teeth positions for each case in very fine detail. We can then produce dental braces which are bespoke for your teeth including the orthodontic wires and a treatment plan which is finely tuned to produce the best end result in the quickest time frame. Our case shows how beau… READ MORE

The Easter break is over for this year and the clocks have gone forward. Time for a spring clean! We have just had the practice refreshed with a new lick of paint all over and a steam clean. So follow our lead and book your spring clean. We have dental hygiene appointments available throughout the week including early mornings on Tuesday, late evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday and every Saturday. We offer a walk-in service which means you can book directly for a dental cleaning without having to see the den… READ MORE

St Patrick's Day is commonly associated with a few drinks and general merriment. However, excess can result in trauma to your teeth in several ways. For example, a company in the USA did a survey last year straight after St Patricks Day and found that the attendance to dental practices increased by up to 64%! In fact, all but one US state saw an increase which was directly attributed to trauma after excessive celebrations. Injuries included fractured front teeth, damage from 'face planting', teeth sensitivi… READ MORE

As our name suggests, we are a forward thinking and innovative practice. In modern day life, technology is evolving at an almost alarming rate. Most of the changes are an improvement and enhance our quality of life. Dental care should be no different. Modern day dentistry is a world apart from the days of dreaded dental care. For example, laser dentistry. We have invested in the Waterlase i Pvlus 2.0 which has replaced the scalpel in our practice. Here is what Dr Nissit Patel has to say about the Waterlas… READ MORE

Dental implants are the very best method to replace missing teeth. Long term studies have shown that properly planned, carefully placed and well maintained dental implants can last decades. This is not true for the old methods of replacing teeth such as bridges and dentures. Here's why:1. Did you know that a dental bridge often involves cutting down healthy tooth/teeth to replace the missing tooth? 2. Did you know that when a healthy tooth is cut down, there is a 20% chance that that tooth will die in the … READ MORE

Spring is finally arriving and hopefully the end of the wet, miserable weather (we can only hope). With Spring traditionally associated with cleaning ones home, why not start a spring clean of your mouth with these 3 reasons for keeping your gums healthy:1. Did you know there are more bacteria present in your mouth than the entire population of earth?2. Did you know gum disease is strongly associated with systemic disease such as stroke, diabetes and heart problems?3. Are you aware that gum disease can be,… READ MORE

The health of your mouth is critical to your overall health, which is supported by robust scientist evidence. Here are 10 tips to help maintain a healthy mouth and healthy body:1. Brush twice a day for two minutes. We prefer electric brushes. 2. Clean in between your teeth with floss or inter dental brushes every night. 3. Use plaque disclosing tablets occasionally. This will highlight where the deposits are building up allowing you to clean more effectively. 4. Waterjets are useful if you hate flossing.… CONTINUE READING

We believe strongly in minimally invasive dentistry. Wherever possible we will use techniques that are kind to teeth and gums, involve no drilling of healthy tooth tissue and involve no pain. Our case is a smile transformation which follows these steps. The end result is simply stunning. Please take a look at the before and after photographs: Our patient hated the twisted tooth, the gaps and the size of the teeth Smile transformation on the day of brace removal- what a difference! How was this achieved… READ MORE

With Valentines day fast approaching, what could be a better gift than straight teeth? With the advances of modern day cosmetic dentistry, straight teeth can be achieved in as little as 6 weeks. Yes, that is correct- 6 weeks! Dental braces do not need to be visible placed on the outside of the teeth.At Progressive Dentistry we use lingual braces which are placed on the inside of the teeth, making them the truly invisible brace. We have a great current offer on the Social 6 lingual brace. This brace is pla… READ MORE