Smile Creators Blog

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER. It doesn’t limit what you can achieve. Just look at Helen Mirren (72), Al Pacino (77), Maggie Smith(82), Clint Eastwood (87) and Judy Dench (82). Arguably these actors are delivering some of their best performances in their later careers – and all in the face of the pressure to look […]

Orthodontics can be a baffling subject with a lot of complex language and context that can sometimes feel like jargon to a layman! So we’ve put together some common questions asked by patients to help you understand a little more about the treatment, appliances and our practice here in Reading. How long does orthodontic treatment take? […]

As the school term kicks off, so do contact sports. From hockey to rugby, your child’s timetable is likely packed with great ways to exercise. While these sports are fantastic for teamwork and fitness, they also come with risks – particularly to those precious smiles. Without the right protective gear, your child’s teeth could be […]

Clear fixed brace offer alignment and straightening benefits coupled with an amazing discreet design. Simply realigning your teeth can make a huge difference to your smile – listen to Park Lane’s Ben Buffham talk about patient treatments with before and after shots of their teeth. The treatment can address a number of orthodontic issues such […]

Invisalign uses gentle movements to shift your teeth into a desired position. Invisalign aligners are custom made. You will be invited to attend a free Invisalign assessment where your eligibility for the treatment will be assessed. If you decide to go ahead, you will be asked to attend for orthodontic records these include photographs, x-rays […]

In addition to causing a variety of orthodontic and dental hygiene complications, a crooked smile can be emotionally stressful. Here, we look at some of the reasons why seeking treatment could be life-changing…. A stronger bite – Ill-positioned teeth cause a poor bite which can make it difficult to break down foods and maintain good dental hygiene. […]

Lingual braces, such as Incognito, have changed the face of orthodontics, offering an ‘invisible’ design coupled with a high standard of orthodontic techniques to straighten teeth.  CAD/CAM technology was not used to construct lingual braces until the later stages of their evolution. Now the brackets and wires are individually created for every patient according to their […]

The first modern brace models date back to 1728 when French orthodontist Pierre Fauchard published a book named ‘The Surgeon Dentist’ and is considered the first modern orthodontist in history. After all these years and despite other brace types emerging, fixed metal braces are still a popular choice. Of course, the model has undergone some […]

Here at Park Lane, we like to make you feel in safe hands. Our dedicated and talented staff have extensive experience in their individual fields – meet them below!  Mr Ben R J BuffhamSpecialist Orthodontist BDS (UK), MFDS RCS, MSc, M.Orth RCS.GDC Number: 69390 Ben graduated as a dentist in 1993 and has worked as […]