What are 2D braces? 

 

2D braces are available at Park Lane and have helped many patients in and around the Reading area correct orthodontic issues. 2D braces 2D braces are a smaller version of a lingual brace and one of the most comfortable and cost-effective treatments we offer. 2D braces incorporate a very small bracket system that is fitted […]

How can Smile Rapide benefit you? 

 

The clue is in the name here – Smile Rapide is Park Lane’s own range of fast-acting orthodontic treatment options. Smile Rapide is available to adults and is a cosmetic-centred treatment designed for those who do not need or want more complex and comprehensive treatment. Smile Rapide focuses on straightening your front teeth (the most […]

Are there good and bad foods for your teeth when you’re wearing braces? 

 

The answer is most certainly yes! What can I eat? You should try and avoid hard and chewy foods that can potentially become stuck in the brackets (or even damage) the brackets of your brace. If you do damage your brace, you should contact us immediately, as this could jeopardise your treatment. Types of hard […]

Custom-made mouthguards for children 

 

In the UK, it is estimated that 25% of children will injure or lose a front tooth, so investing in a good protective sports mouthguard is essential in preventing this, as well as saving the cost and distress of having to deal with those injuries. Custom made mouthguard vs shop bought You can purchase ‘boil and […]

In 2017, braces aren’t just for kids anymore…

 

A couple of decades ago, the general consensus was that braces are associated with children and teens, not adults. Today, 1 in 5 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment is an adult. In the past, adults have been put off by braces altering their appearance during the treatment period, often worried what their colleagues or clients would think […]

What kind of brace types do we offer at Park Lane? 

 

Orthodontic treatment can be life-changing in a number of ways, offering patients cosmetic benefits as well as a healthier mouth. Here are the brace treatments we offer here at Park Lane and the best bits about each….  Clear Fixed braces Properties: A fixed brace type with discreet hardware such as translucent brackets (instead of metal) […]

The process behind getting clear fixed (ceramic) braces & benefits

 

Ceramic braces (also known as clear fixed braces) combine the best parts of ‘invisible’ brace technology and aligning quality of traditional metal braces. This option uses the same gentle and effective pressure as traditional metal braces to straighten teeth in conjunction with a discreet design that alters your smile very little. Ceramic braces are made […]

Lingual braces – the benefits 

 

Lingual braces are a discrete tooth straightening treatment that is fitted to the tongue side of the teeth. Discreet – as they sit on the tongue side of your teeth, they are virtually invisible to others – you are the only person who will know they are there! Custom made – lingual braces are made from exact […]

Celebrities and their braces

 

Last year Park Lane published a blog about celebrities who had undergone Invisalign treatment and here we elaborate a little on the other brace types that celebrities have rocked on the red carpet and beyond…. Zara Larson (Clear Fixed Braces) – This is a name that is impossible to avoid at the moment. Larson is […]

Book a Complimentary Consultation

Our emphasis is not only on the best orthodontic result, but a special focus is placed upon how orthodontic treatment will affect your long-term facial aesthetics.  Why don’t you come and have a complimentary smile scan with our experienced orthodontic therapist and come and see the practice and meet the orthodontic team?