Fixed braces are worn permanently throughout treatment and are made up of archwires and brackets. Gentle force is applied overtime to gradually move the patient’s teeth into a desired position. Treatment time is between an average of 18-24 months and during this time you will need to take care of your brace – continuous damage […]
Protect Your Child’s Smile With Custom-Made Mouthguards 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 […]
At Park Lane Orthodontics, we are proud experts across a range of children’s orthodontic treatments. Keep reading to find out more about the orthodontic treatment available for children at our practice in Reading. Removable plastic braces Early orthodontic intervention, typically between ages 9-12, involves utilising a plastic removable brace. These braces, worn day and night, […]
Caring for fixed braces Your mouth may feel slightly tender for a few days after you’ve been fitted with braces and the wire changes may also present mild to moderate pain. Patients don’t generally find this kind of tenderness an invasive problem, though if this is not the case, paracetamol and ibuprofen can help keep […]
Catching up with co-owner of Park Lane Orthodontics Ben Buffham to ask him what makes him most proud about working at the practice, what he finds most satisfying about his profession and his opinion on the recent developments in orthodontics…. What is the most satisfying part about your job as an orthodontist? Without sounding like […]
Our 2D brace system is a comfortable and cost effective solution for straightening teeth. What are 2D braces? 2D braces are a type of lingual brace, which means they are fitted on the inside of your teeth (the tongue side of your teeth). They are one of the flattest braces available, with a thickness of […]
Invisalign aligners are clear and removable teeth straightening appliances made from thermoplastic material. Invisalign is a custom treatment. Your dentist here at Park Lane will take impressions of your teeth, so that your aligners are a perfect fit for your teeth, rendering them safe and more effective than one-size-fits-all ‘boil and bite’ methods. The thermoplastic […]
Park Lane has been an orthodontic practice for the last 15 years and in 2005, Ben and Paula Buffham took over the practice and Park Lane was born again! With many years of combined experience, Ben and Paula have worked hard to establish their vision for Park Lane and made it a practice where patients […]
If you’re thinking about undergoing orthodontic treatment, you may want to read our list of frequently asked questions…. Q. What is the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist? A. Orthodontists have specialist training, in addition to the training needed to become a general dentist. Generally, it takes a minimum of 8 years to become an […]
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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?