May 2015 Dentist News

 

Our guide to NHS patients requesting second opinions If a patient has been seen for an NHS assessment at one practice and wants to be seen for a second opinion elsewhere this causes potential difficulties – this is because that patient may have had an NHS acceptance form raised by the other practice and a […]

At what age should children be assessed for orthodontic treatment?

 

Although it’s more traditional in the UK to start orthodontic treatment for children after all adult teeth are through, early diagnosis can allow some patients to benefit from having a simple treatment whilst they are still growing to help prepare their mouth for the bigger adult teeth. If you want to see if your child […]

It’s all good practice

 

As a business we are always looking to be the best we possibly can be, for our patients, and for our staff.  One of the ways we can benchmark this is by meeting the criteria required to be a member of the British Dental Association’s Good Practice Scheme. The British Dental Association lay down specific […]

What foods are bad for your teeth?

 

We all know that some foods are bad for your health, and eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day is recommended to keep you on the right track, but did you know that some foods that seem healthy may also be damaging your teeth. In this blog I will tell you 4 foods/drinks […]

Be good to your teeth this Easter

 

It’s so tempting to eat all the wrong foods when you’re on holiday, and Easter is the perfect excuse. Many people will have given up something naughty for Lent and can’t wait to indulge once again when Easter Sunday rolls around. But if you managed not to eat the ‘treats’ for 40 days then surely […]

Why are Invisalign braces so popular?

 

With our busy lives it’s hard to see how having braces could fit in. If you’re a teenager, you not only have school and exams but also after school clubs, music lessons as well as a social life. For Adults there is the added concern of being self-conscious about having a visible brace, in addition […]

Give your teeth some TLC – Valentines day tips your mouth will love

 

What could be better than giving yourself a good pampering session, especially if you’re planning a romantic evening? Whilst we may spend time shaving or soaking in a lovely bubble bath, often we forget to spread the love to our teeth and mouths. So here are my top tips to giving your mouth a bit […]

Everything you need to know about Invisalign Braces

 

What are Invisalign braces? Invisalign is a series of clear, removable aligners that will gradually nudge your teeth into the desired position. There or no wires or “traintracks”, and as each patient has their aligners custom-made they are comfortable to wear. Why use Invisalign braces? Invisalign braces are nearly invisible which means you can wear […]

The Park Lane Orthodontics Clinical Team

 

At Park Lane Orthodontics, we consider each and every member of the team vital to delivering the orthodontic care and expertise we have all trained to give. Amongst our clinical team, each individual has developed a special interest in different aspects of Orthodontics. Ben, one of the owners of the practice and our lead orthodontist, […]

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?