Book Your Orthodontic Treatment Appointment Near Barnet

You should consider booking an orthodontic appointment if you're unhappy with the alignment of your teeth or the way your teeth bite together. Many patients from Barnet come to us for crowded or crooked teeth that are hard to clean, gaps, or bite issues like overbite or crossbite that affect chewing. You might also want a cosmetic improvement for an event or to gain more confidence from a straighter smile. The Oral Health Foundation notes more adults seek orthodontic treatment, so it's never too late to explore options.

Your first visit lasts about 60 minutes. We start by discussing your goals and your dental history. Then we examine your teeth and gums in detail. We take digital images and 3D CBCT scans to capture precise pictures of your teeth and jaw. This painless process gives us a digital model we can show you. With that model we can simulate results with a system like Invisalign and decide the best plan. We'll give you a clear, personalised outline with expected timing and costs. For example, a patient from High Barnet with mild lower crowding was a candidate for Invisalign Lite, a seven month plan. Another teenager from New Barnet with a more complex bite needed Invisalign Full with an estimated 18 months. You’ll leave with all the information you need and no pressure to start.

In addition to Invisalign there are other options. Traditional fixed braces remain in use, especially for complex bite corrections, though they are more visible. For very minor issues like a single crooked tooth or small gaps, cosmetic bonding can be a quicker option. This involves applying a tooth coloured resin to reshape the tooth and can be finished in one visit, but bonding does not move the tooth. During your Finchley consultation we will discuss whether these alternatives suit your goals and dental health.

To decide what is right for you, ask questions whether you see us or another practice in Barnet. Key questions include what is the total cost including retainers and follow-ups, how long will my treatment take, what discomforts or risks might occur, will any teeth need removing before starting, what happens if an aligner breaks or is lost, and what type of retainer will I need after treatment and how long should I wear it.

We publish clear prices. As a private practice we do not offer NHS orthodontics. Our clear aligner treatments are priced as follows: Invisalign Lite for simple cases is £3,300. Invisalign Full for more extensive treatment is £4,400. Vivera retainers, a set of three to keep your results, cost £500. These prices include scans, appointments and refinements. We accept private insurance from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. We can explain coverage at your consultation.