{"id":5818,"date":"2011-08-01T15:01:11","date_gmt":"2011-08-01T14:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parklaneorthodontics.co.uk\/?p=779"},"modified":"2011-08-01T15:01:11","modified_gmt":"2011-08-01T14:01:11","slug":"taking-the-first-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parklaneorthodontics.co.uk\/blog\/taking-the-first-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the first step"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We recognise that some people have no idea if orthodontics would be beneficial or appropriate for them, so spending money on a first assessment may put them off coming to find out if orthodontic treatment could change their life forever.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s true to say that orthodontics can improve most people&#8217;s teeth, and it&#8217;s much healthier to sort out wonky front teeth this way than have them veneered or crowned. If you are looking to have a veneer or crown, straightening or levelling your teeth first can also reduce the amount of tooth to be drilled away in the preparation. 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