Sometimes it seems as though there’s new and conflicting information about dietary choices every day. There was the Atkins diet, now there’s juicing… There are so many different plans being promoted everywhere we turn. However, these dietary plans often fail to take into account your dental health. So, in terms of keeping your teeth and […]
Tooth whitening has been one of the latest trends in modern dentistry. As dentistry has developed so that we can offer a range of cosmetic dentistry solutions, so tooth whitening products seem to be readily available for purchase pretty much everywhere. While this is to some extent exciting – how lucky are we to live […]
In this age of cosmetic dentistry, we regularly see a host of glittering white smiles whenever we look at photographs of a star-studded event. It’s easy to make comparisons and wonder about the quality of our own teeth. So, what should you be keeping an eye on? There are a range of tell-tale signs that […]
A recent Reddit article asked those over the age of 50 to share what they most regretted in life. Responses ranged from career to relationship regrets but a common theme also turned out to be the way in which these Reddit users had neglected to care sufficiently for their dental health. One user listed his […]
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10 year anniversary as owners of Park Lane Orthodontics, and would like to commemorate this with some great special offers, with up to £500 off all qualifying treatments (term and conditions apply): 1) Save up to £500 on all full orthodontic treatments booked in November or December Full orthodontic treatment refers to […]
Cheryl Cole, Megan Fox, Zac Efron, Victoria Beckham… The list of celebrities who are rumoured to have had veneers seemingly grows every day. As a result, veneers are receiving increasing interest; everyone wants to know what they are and whether they too can benefit. So what should you know about veneers? They are a cosmetic […]
The shocking case of Australian Christina Johnson has highlighted that the quality of a mouth guard can be just as important as having a mouth guard in the first place. In short, not just any old model will do. Christina bought an over-the-counter mouthguard but still sustained serious injuries to her mouth when playing hockey. […]
There’s a worrying online trend for the use of ‘gap bands’ which have been gaining increasing popularity recently. The videos usually depict young girls claiming that they use elastic bands to close gaps in their teeth and therefore negate the need for professional braces. What these videos don’t show or acknowledge is what a dangerous […]
The recent focus on healthy eating and plant-based diets has meant the sales of coconut oil have soared. People are using it on their skin, in their hair, in their food. However, now, because of its reported antibacterial properties, others are using coconut oil for the practice of ‘oil pulling’: a way of trying to […]
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