How to avoid costly mistakes with your tooth straightening treatment – Part 1

 

The journey through brace treatment should be relatively straightforward for most patients and everyone should be really happy with the final result when the treatment is done. However for some patients their journey is not so smooth and little doubts start to creep in. In the main, the dentist or orthodontist should be able to […]

Hello September

 

Now September has come around again, holidays are well and truly over and school is back in session. Many of us are now looking forwards to the end of the year and starting afresh in 2019. September is a time of review and planning in Park Lane Orthodontics. We start to think about what we […]

The orthodontist will see you now…….

 

Many people still think that to see a specialist requires a referral – in the case of medical problems that is largely true but in Dentistry you don’t have to wait for your regular dentist to write a letter. We tend to find that more of our patients come direct to us to book their […]

Is the end of the line for train-track braces?

 

We all know that technology progresses at a much faster rate these days. Buy a PC, TV or Laptop and 6 months later a newer, better version has come along. So does that mean the previous versions are now obsolete? Of course not. With braces, the old traditional metal train track braces are very much […]

It’s time to get ready for school!

 

As September approaches and Mums and Dads start getting in the supplies for the new term it’s a good time to talk about mouth guards for sport. If you’re lucky your son or daughter’s school offers custom made mouth guards made from a mould of the teeth. A couple of nurses or dentist will pop […]

Types of braces and their properties – Park Lane have something to suit everyone

 

Here at Park Lane we understand that each patient is different and has different priorities during the treatment period. For example, some patients wish for their smile to remain aesthetically unaltered throughout, some are keen for a short-term objectives option, and some look for a minimally-invasive treatment so as to not disrupt their day-to-day activities.  […]

Make the most of the summer…

 

…. and jump right in! Summer is here and it’s a great time to get started with your child’s orthodontic treatment. Here’s 5 good reasons why Easier to fit in the longer appointments needed to have the brace fitted – with the kid’s off school it’s an ideal time to get started with their brace […]

Think you’re too old for braces? Think again

 

There was a time when brace options were limited in terms of both comfort and design, making orthodontic treatment unfavourable to adult patients in particular. Are there brace types that cater for the ‘modern adult’? The emergence of brace types such as Invisalign and Incognito (lingual) braces have changed the face of orthodontics, offering working […]

Let’s talk straight about crooked teeth

 

People often ask why their teeth have gone crooked, especially if they started off straight. In this blog we talk about the reasons why some people have wonky teeth and is it worth treating them to get them straight again. It’s in our DNA Genetics plays a role in the shape and size of our […]

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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?