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 […]

Orthodontics – benefits beyond cosmetic

 

The benefits of orthodontics are often thought to be predominantly aesthetic and this is a significant aspect of treatment. However, treating misaligned, protruding, crowded and widely spaced teeth has life-changing positive effects on your dental health and in some cases your overall health. Examples of how orthodontic treatment can improve your dental health: Restoring facial […]

Need encouraging to have the treatment you’ve been putting off? Look no further…

 

Do you have crowded, widely spaced or crooked teeth? Perhaps you’ve had an overbite that’s knocked your confidence over the years? Have you been putting off orthodontic treatment because of long associated treatment period or disruption to your routine? You’ll be pleased to hear there are now minimally-invasive brace options that offer patients a stress-free […]

The Wimbledon competitors who opted for braces

 

Martina Higgins and Andrea Jaegar – fixed braces Swiss-born Martina Higgins and former US world No.2 Andrea Jaegar both opted for fixed braces in the 80s – this type of brace continues to be popular today. Traditional metal braces still use the same mechanics to straighten your teeth today as they did in their early […]

I wish I could have a straighter smile……..

 

Has your partner always wanted to have straighter teeth but always talks themselves out of it? Sometimes all they need a little nudge or encouragement from you to take the next step. One way to do this may be paying for them to have a consultation or even have the treatment covered by you. In […]

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?