NEWS - NOTHING BUT THE TOOTH - “teeth straightening”

At the end of orthodontic treatment, retainers must be worn otherwise you run the risk of undoing all of the hard work straightening your teeth. This is called relapse. We advise a combination approach of a fixed wire retainer placed behind the front teeth as well using a removable retainer at night. Fixed Retainer In most cases, we will place the fixed wire retainer immediately after the brace has been removed so that the risk of relapse is minimal. The great advantage of a fixed wire retainer is that it… READ MORE

Time has flown by and we forgot to post our case of the month for December so we have decided to combine them with a tremendous case study involving a complete smile transformation. Our client really hated her smile. The main issues were that the smile was not wide enough, the back teeth caved in so that they were not visible on photos and the bite was all over the place. As well as teeth crowding and an overall yellow shade, so a number of aesthetic problems. After careful planning, which is always the key… READ MORE

We would like to wish you all a very happy new year. Christmas is over with the daily grind in full swing. New Year is typically a time for resolutions and a plan to improve ones health, fitness, diet or general approach to life. We have a few simple resolutions which you may want to consider for 2019: Improving oral hygiene. Oral health is linked to overall health and is simple to improve. Visit our hygienist this month for a full clean and jet wash and advice on how to maintain your gums. Whiten your sm… READ MORE

Our case of the month for December 2018 involves one of our favourite techniques: ABC A 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 were r… READ MORE

Our case of the months for November is a simple yet effective straightening case involving the lower front teeth. Straightening lower front teeth has a number of benefits which include: Improved aesthetics Improved access for cleaning Improved anterior guidance (bite) Reduces damaging forces on the edges and reducing tooth wear Improved contact For those of you who are not dentally trained, point 3 is how the lower teeth move up against the upper teeth forwards, right and left movements. The smooth… READ MORE

It is absolutely freezing outside and the snow is still falling. Beast from the East meets Storm Emma and chaos ensues. However, we at Progressive Dentistry plough on as normal helping you to achieve the smile of your dreams and maintain a healthy mouth. We love creating new smiles that transform your outlook, give you greater confidence, radiate warmth no matter how cold outside! Our case study involves teeth straightening using a ceramic outside brace, followed by tooth whitening and cosmetic bonding. … READ MORE

We strongly believe in creating beautiful smiles naturally. MI dentistry is the key phrase- minimally invasive. In the past, cosmetic dentistry involved cutting teeth down for porcelain veneers. Even though they look beautiful, there is a down side. Eventually, they will need replacing and this will mean even more tooth loss. Why risk it? We have the ultimate solution; the Progressive Dentistry Smile using ABC A is for alignment B is for bleaching C is for cosmetic bonding Just take a look at a recent c… READ MORE

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 pl… READ MORE

Yes, we know it is now the 1st of December! However, our case of the month for November is truly stunning and deserves to be posted. The case highlights the future of cosmetic dentistry- ABC A is for alignment B is for bleaching C is for cosmetic bonding Just take a look: Straight, even teeth. No drilling, no needles, no pain and affordable! The alignment was completed using a ceramic fixed outside brace. Bleaching with Philips Zoom LED. Cosmetic bonding using G-aenial by GC. This required NO drill… READ MORE