On the face of it, there should be nothing wrong with having the total cost for orthodontic treatment covered by the national health service. Currently, all patients under the age of 18 are eligible for treatment under the NHS as long as they meet the criteria set out under the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). The IOTN is a scale on which a patient is scored as to the extent of their orthodontic problems. If their orthodontic problems are affecting their overall health and well-being, and the application is not just for cosmetic reasons, then a patient could qualify for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re all familiar with the phrase \u201cthere\u2019s no such thing as a free lunch\u201d and unfortunately this also applies to orthodontic treatment and it\u2019s the hidden costs that parents and patients need to be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An NHS option for orthodontic treatment means demand will always out-strip supply. With NHS budgets and resources stretched this inevitably means long waiting times for assessment and treatment. In some cases patients need immediate treatment and lost time can causes more problems and complications further down the line. When resources are stretched it means something as simple as a cancelled appointment can lead to long delays in getting a new date in the diary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heavy demand on NHS resources means orthodontists pack their day with multiple appointments in the hope of clearing their back-log of patients. Unfortunately, in reality, this means patients spending a long time in the waiting room with up to an hour waits not unusual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Long waiting times, long patient lists and NHS targets means there\u2019s pressure on everyone in the profession to work harder but not necessarily smarter. We see many patients at Park Lane Orthodontics who gave up the NHS route because they felt they were treated like a number and not a patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve all experienced the frustration of travel delay whether on the roads, rail or air and it\u2019s always made worse when we\u2019re given no information and no idea how long we\u2019ll be waiting. Well the same applies for orthodontic treatment. Again, an over stretched NHS is just not in a position to offer a service that puts the patients needs first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Park Lane Orthodontics we understand the need to keep you fully informed at every stage of treatment and we guarantee no long waiting lists, no delayed appointments, no quick appointments as we\u2019ve a full waiting-room to get through and quick follow up appointments so you get the best possible expert treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No waiting lists and timely appointments. A warm, caring and friendly atmosphere along with a pleasant, relaxing patient lounge with complimentary drinks service provided by our first class team. With relaxed appointments, we allow enough time to keep you informed and involved in your child\u2019s treatment so you feel reassured they\u2019re in the best place possible. In addition to all this, we have free onsite parking, free Wi-Fi service and complimentary sundry items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NHS provides limited treatment options whereas as we offer the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Removable plastic braces are one of the best options for children between the ages 9 to 12 years. These lightweight and discreet braces are worn to keep your child\u2019s front teeth straight and make more room for their adult teeth to grow into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are used to handle your child’s’ bite’ issues \u2013 the way you close your teeth. Common bite problems include higher or lower front teeth which make a stronger and truer ‘bite’ difficult for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bWe usually use fixed braces once all of your child\u2019s adult teeth have come through. The braces are secured to your child\u2019s teeth and work by aligning the adult teeth into a perfectly straight, wide smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bThe Invisalign braces for adults are incredibly popular, and Park Lane Orthodontics offers this treatment for older children with Invisalign Teen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you\u2019ve finished your orthodontic treatment and are enjoying your beautiful new smile, it\u2019s important to wear your retainers. Retainers make sure your smile stays put.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All private consultation during January will be at the special fee of \u00a357.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you start treatment in January, we offer super low deposits (\u00a3800 rather than \u00a31750) plus our easy affordable direct debit plans to spread the investment over the treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On the face of it, there should be nothing wrong with having the total cost for orthodontic treatment covered by the national health service. Currently, all patients under the age of 18 are eligible for treatment under the NHS as long as they meet the criteria set out under the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental-tips"],"yoast_head":"\nSPECIAL JANUARY OFFER<\/h5>\n\n\n\n