Invisalign Lite: An Exclusive Option for Barnet Residents

Invisalign Lite works for minor to moderate alignment issues. It suits small gaps, light crowding, or teeth that have shifted slightly since braces. It offers a quick cosmetic improvement before a big event, with treatment typically under 8 months. During your first visit at our Finchley clinic, a 3D scan helps determine whether Lite achieves your goals or if a more comprehensive plan would be better.

Your journey begins with a 60 minute consultation. A precise 3D digital scan replaces impressions. ClinCheck software builds a digital model that shows your final result before you start. After you approve the plan, we fabricate your custom aligners. You wear each set for about 1 to 2 weeks, nearly all day except when eating, drinking, or cleaning. You return every 6 to 8 weeks for checks and to collect the next sets. The total treatment time is usually 6 to 8 months.

A 28-year-old from High Barnet noticed crowding returning in the lower front teeth a decade after braces. He did not want braces again. Invisalign Lite fit well, with a plan of 12 aligners over six months. The cost was £3,300, and he now wears a Vivera retainer each night to keep results long term.

A patient from Whetstone worried about a small gap between her front teeth while preparing for her wedding. She needed only 10 aligners and finished in five months. The digital planning produced the exact result she wanted, boosting confidence for wedding photos.

While Invisalign Lite handles minor corrections well, it does not suit every case. For more crowding, bite issues like a deep overbite, or complex movements, Invisalign Full is the better option. It uses as many aligners as needed over about 12 to 18 months to achieve a full result. For very small imperfections such as a chipped edge or a tiny irregularity, composite bonding may be faster and cheaper. Bonding uses a tooth coloured resin to reshape a tooth in a single visit. We discuss these options openly during your consultation to find the best fit for your goals and budget.

Our fee for Invisalign Lite is £3,300. We provide full transparency, so this includes: the initial 3D scan and treatment simulation, all sets of custom aligners, all scheduled check-up appointments during treatment, and any minor adjustments. What’s not included is the Vivera retainers (£500) needed after treatment to maintain results. As a private practice, NHS services are not offered, but we accept private dental insurance plans from providers like Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please check with your provider about coverage for orthodontic treatment.

To choose wisely, consider asking these questions during your visit, whether with us or another Barnet practice. Consider asking: Based on your 3D scan, am I a Lite candidate or might Full be needed? Will my treatment require any attachments on my teeth? What happens if teeth do not move as planned in the treatment plan? Is the final retainer cost included in the quote? What experience do you have with cases like mine? How long will I wear retainers after treatment?