Adult Braces Consultation for Barnet & North London Patients

You should book a consultation if you’re unhappy with how your teeth look when you smile. You might have crowding that makes cleaning harder, or gaps you want to close. Many adults who had braces as teens and did not wear a retainer find their teeth shift over time. You are a good candidate if you want a better bite or you’re looking for a discreet option like clear aligners that fits a professional life. If you’re in Barnet and ready to explore options, a consultation will help you understand your suitability and potential results.

Your first visit at our Finchley practice lasts about 60 minutes. We start with a clear discussion about your goals for your smile. Then we do a full dental health check, including digital X-rays and a 3D scan using our CAD CAM system. The scan builds a precise digital model of your mouth. With this model we can simulate your treatment and show you a preview of your future smile. We’ll discuss the best options, usually Invisalign, and provide a personalised plan. The plan covers the expected duration, a transparent cost breakdown, and what to expect at each step. There is no obligation to start treatment; the aim is to give you all the information you need.

A 35-year-old marketing manager from Barnet wanted to fix minor crowding on her lower front teeth before her wedding. Her Invisalign Lite treatment took seven months. She found the aligners nearly invisible during client meetings. Her total cost was £3,300, and she now wears a Vivera retainer at night to keep the result.

A 48-year-old teacher from High Barnet had more crowding and a crossbite. She needed Invisalign Full, which took 18 months. She visited our Finchley practice for check-ups every eight weeks, a short trip on the Northern Line. The treatment straightened her teeth, improved her bite, and boosted her confidence.

Invisalign is popular with adults, but there are other options. Traditional fixed metal or ceramic braces are still effective, especially for complex bite corrections, though they are more noticeable. For purely cosmetic issues on the front teeth, bonding or porcelain veneers can provide a faster aesthetic fix (1-2 visits). They do not correct the underlying alignment. We aim to save healthy teeth, so we will discuss the most conservative option that meets your goals during your consultation.

We are open about costs. At our private practice, adult orthodontic treatment with clear aligners starts from: Invisalign Lite: £3,300 (for mild to moderate cases) Invisalign Full: £4,400 (for more complex cases) Vivera Retainers (3 sets): £500 (essential post-treatment) This price includes all your aligners, appointments, digital scans, and monitoring. There are no hidden fees. As a private practice, we do not offer NHS orthodontics. We do accept patients with private dental insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please check your policy for specifics on orthodontic coverage.

To choose what works for you, ask questions whether you are consulting with us or another practice near Barnet. Here are a few to start: What type of braces do you think is best for me and why? Can you show me a 3D simulation of my expected results? What is the total cost and what does it include what is included (retainers, refinements, etc.)? How long will treatment take and how often are visits? What risks or discomforts should I expect? What happens if a problem occurs during treatment? How will you keep teeth straight after the braces are removed?