Adult Braces for Barnet Patients | Private Treatment in Finchley

You may want adult braces for cosmetic reasons such as closing small gaps or straightening slightly crooked front teeth. There are also functional reasons. This option works well if you have bite issues, crowded teeth that are hard to clean, or jaw discomfort from misalignment. Many of our Barnet patients choose adult braces to finally achieve the smile they want, boosting confidence and long term oral health. Good candidates have healthy gums and stick to the plan.

Your path to a straighter smile is clear and planned. First, a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley clinic, where we use a digital scanner to create a 3D model of your teeth without messy impressions. Then we design your complete treatment plan and show you the expected result before you start. Next you get your custom Invisalign aligners and wear them about 22 hours a day, swapping to a new set every one to two weeks. You’ll visit for a quick check every six to eight weeks. A typical Invisalign Full course lasts 12 to 18 months. After finishing, you receive a set of Vivera retainers to wear at night to protect your new smile.

Getting used to Invisalign is straightforward. In the first days with each new aligner you may feel some pressure or mild discomfort as teeth move. It can be managed with over the counter pain relief. Unlike traditional braces, you have no food restrictions by removing the aligners. Oral hygiene is easier too; remove them to brush and floss as normal. The main commitment is wearing them for the 22 hours daily. A patient from High Barnet, a teacher, finished her treatment in 14 months and said none of her students noticed she wore them.

We keep pricing clear with no surprises. The final cost depends on how complex your case is. For minor corrections, Invisalign Lite starts at £3,300. For more extensive cases, Invisalign Full is priced at £4,400. The fee covers all aligners, appointments, digital scans, and one set of Vivera retainers worth £500. We are a fully private practice and do not offer NHS orthodontics. We do accept private dental insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. We can provide all required documents to help you claim.

While Invisalign is our preferred method for its comfort and discretion, other options exist. Traditional metal or ceramic braces are still used for complex cases, though they are more visible and harder to clean. For purely cosmetic issues like a single crooked tooth or small gaps, dental bonding or veneers are options. These are faster, often 1-2 visits, but they do not fix the underlying bite. At your consultation, we will discuss whether Invisalign or another approach best fits your goals and health.

To help you make an informed choice, ask the right questions whether you meet us or another Barnet practice. Here are a few to start: Which braces do you think work best for me and why? Is the quoted price all in or are there extra costs for retainers or refinements? How long do you estimate treatment will take? What if a tooth does not move as planned? Can I see before and after photos of similar cases you treated? What plans exist for aftercare once the braces come off?