Book Your Teeth Straightening Appointment in North London

Book a teeth straightening appointment if you are unhappy with your teeth alignment or face functional issues. Common reasons include crowded or overlapping teeth that are hard to clean, noticeable gaps between teeth, or a misaligned bite such as overbite, underbite, or crossbite causing jaw discomfort or uneven tooth wear. You are a good candidate if you want a discreet way to improve your smile for personal or professional reasons. Many patients who had braces as teenagers but have seen their teeth shift over time seek treatment to restore their original results.

Your initial appointment is a 60-minute consultation. First, we'll discuss desired changes to your smile and your overall dental health. Next, we use our 3D CBCT scanner to take precise digital images of your teeth and jaw. This scan is painless and creates a digital model of your mouth. Using this model, we can show you a simulation of potential results with a system like Invisalign. Finally, we discuss treatment options, provide a clear timeline (typically 12-18 months for comprehensive cases), and present a transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees.

Our main method for teeth straightening is Invisalign, which uses a series of clear, removable aligners to move teeth gradually. It appeals to adults and teens in North London because the aligners are nearly invisible and removable for eating and cleaning. We offer two main types: Invisalign Full for comprehensive cases involving significant crowding or bite correction, which takes 12-18 months, and Invisalign Lite for minor adjustments or relapse cases, often completed in 6-8 months. A recent patient, a 35-year-old from Highgate, had moderate crowding on her lower teeth. We used Invisalign Full over 14 months. She wore aligners for 22 hours a day and visited every 8 weeks for a quick check-up. The result was a perfectly aligned smile, and colleagues hardly noticed she was undergoing treatment.

During treatment, you wear aligners for at least 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush. You switch to a new set every 1-2 weeks as directed. Some patients feel a bit of pressure on the first day with a new set, but this is normal and indicates progress. After finishing the final aligner, the key phase begins: retention. You will wear a Vivera retainer, initially full-time and then nightly for life, to prevent shifting back. This is essential for maintaining results long term. For example, a Muswell Hill patient needed minor corrections with Invisalign Lite and completed treatment in 7 months. She now wears retainers nightly to protect her new smile.

While we focus on clear aligners, fixed braces are another option for straightening teeth. Fixed braces consist of metal or ceramic brackets bonded to teeth and connected by a wire. They are often better for correcting very complex bite issues and require no compliance with wearing aligners. However, they are highly visible, can make cleaning more challenging, and come with some dietary restrictions (avoiding very hard or sticky foods). During your consultation, if we feel fixed braces might provide a better clinical outcome for your case, we will discuss this option with you.

We price our treatments transparently. The cost at our Finchley practice is: Invisalign Lite £3,300 for minor corrections; Invisalign Full £4,400 for comprehensive cases; Vivera Retainers (3 sets) £500. This fee covers all aligners, scheduled appointments, and digital monitoring. We are a private practice and do not offer NHS orthodontic treatment. We do accept private dental insurance from providers like Denplan, Cigna, and Max Bupa. Please let us know if you have coverage you want to use.

To make an informed choice about your treatment, here are important questions to ask, whether you choose us or another practice in North London: 1. Based on my 3D scan, am I a better candidate for Invisalign or fixed braces? 2. How long will my treatment take? 3. Is the price quoted all inclusive, or are retainers and follow-up visits extra? 4. What happens if my teeth do not move as predicted in the simulation? 5. Can I see before and after photos of similar cases you have treated? 6. What payment plan options exist? 7. How will you monitor my progress during treatment?