When should your child be seen for orthodontics?

 

When should your child be seen for orthodontics? As a parent, you want to ensure your child is as healthy as possible, which is why many parents ask when they should start bringing their child to an orthodontist. The answer to this question is decided based on the child’s dental age rather than their chronological […]

Vanity or Sanity? – should you get your teeth straightened?

 

Brits can be a funny lot. We are somewhat stoical, accepting things maybe more than others as our lot in life, although we do love a good moan about it too! When I meet people and they know what I do for a job, I often hear “I’d love to get my teeth straightened but……..” […]

Putting the smile back on a bride’s face

 

When bride smile I had a lovely experience this week. I saw a bride-to-be feeling full of confidence and excitement about her wedding next Saturday. 3 weeks ago we were contacted by a young lady, who had undergone orthodontic treatment in her teens, because the fixed retainer behind her front tooth had broken. During our […]

Is it worth paying for my child’s brace treatment?

 

Braces for Kids Being a parent is an expensive business these days. The thought of paying for your kids to have brace treatment may seem like an unnecessary cost, especially as the NHS will fund treatment. Why pay for it if you can get it for free? The awareness of orthodontic treatment has grown tremendously. […]

Orthodontic Choices-A guide to brace treatment for parents

 

Your dentist may have recommended that your son or daughter have an orthodontic assessment as they have noticed, or you have mentioned to the dentist, that your son or daughter’s teeth are: Not straight Sticking out at the top Still not come through Not meeting/biting properly When an opinion and possible treatment is needed it’s […]

Straighten or disguise? What are the pros of cons of non-orthodontic treatment for crooked and missing teeth? – Part two: Missing teeth

 

Missing teeth In this week’s blog we will look at the options for replacing missing teeth and discuss the benefit of looking at orthodontic space closure as alternative or preparing the space properly before replacing the teeth that are missing to get the optimal result. Bridges A bridge is an easy affordable way to replace […]

A Step by Step Guide on Orthodontics

 

It can be daunting stepping onto an unknown orthodontic route. You may not be aware of the process of getting braces and it can be worrying even considering it as an option. Here we show you a brief step by step guide of what happens when you consider having a brace. Step 1: First Appointment. […]

Treatment types: Limited Objective treatments or Comprehensive orthodontics

 

Many people seek comprehensive or limited objectives treatments to restore and enhance their health and appearance. Here at Park Lane we offer a range of treatments that fall into both of these categories and encompass different advantages and results. Comprehensive treatment A patient would seek comprehensive treatment when they wish to have a full re-alignment of their […]

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?