Adult Teeth Straightening Consultation for Barnet Patients

This option suits you if you are unhappy with crowding, gaps, or crooked teeth and want a more confident smile. Clear aligners like Invisalign are nearly invisible, making them a discreet choice for adults in Barnet. Many patients seek fixes for bite issues such as overbites or crossbites that can cause jaw discomfort or uneven wear. Straightening also helps with oral hygiene since aligned teeth are easier to clean and reduce future decay and gum problems.

Your first visit at our Finchley clinic lasts about 60 minutes. We’ll hear your concerns and goals, then do a full dental check to confirm your teeth and gums are ready for treatment. We use a 3D CBCT scan and digital imaging to capture precise scans, avoiding impressions. With this data we create a personalised ClinCheck 3D plan, a week by week preview of movement and the final result. This is your chance to ask questions and receive a fixed price quote with no hidden fees.

After your consultation, your custom aligners are made, usually in 2 to 3 weeks. At the fitting, we check the first set fits well and may place small tooth coloured attachments to guide certain teeth. You switch to a new set every 1 to 2 weeks at home and wear them about 22 hours a day for best results. We schedule quick check ups every 6 to 8 weeks. Simple cases with Invisalign Lite can finish in 6 to 8 months, while more complex cases with Invisalign Full often take 12 to 18 months. After treatment you’ll wear a Vivera retainer at night to keep your new smile.

A 45-year-old client from Barnet was concerned about increasing crowding on his lower front teeth. He chose Invisalign Full. The treatment lasted 14 months with check ups every 8 weeks at our Finchley clinic, convenient for his commute. Total cost was £4,400. He now wears his retainer nightly and says cleaning his teeth is much easier.

Invisalign is our most popular option, but other choices exist. Fixed metal or ceramic braces are still a strong option for complex bite corrections and stay attached to the teeth. They are often a bit cheaper but more visible and can be harder to clean. For very minor issues, such as a single rotated tooth or a small gap, cosmetic bonding can work. This involves applying a tooth colored resin to reshape the tooth. It is faster and more affordable (about £300-£500 per tooth) but it does not move the tooth root and is not permanent, lasting roughly 5-7 years.

We keep pricing clear. Costs are fixed from the start. Our fees are: Invisalign Lite £3,300 for mild to moderate cases; Invisalign Full £4,400 for more complex cases; Vivera Retainers (3 sets) £500 as post-treatment. This includes all 3D scans, appointments, aligners, and refinements. We are a private practice and do not offer NHS orthodontics. We do accept private insurance from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. We can help with the paperwork to claim for treatment.

To help you decide, ask these questions of any provider in Barnet: is the price all inclusive or are there extra costs for scans, refinements, or retainers? Based on your case, what is a realistic timeline from start to finish? Will teeth be removed or is IPR needed to create space? What are the retention requirements after treatment and what is the cost of replacement retainers? Can you show before and after photos of similar cases you have treated? What happens if you are not happy with the final result?