Adult Orthodontics in East Finchley | Clear Aligners & Braces

Orthodontic care aims to improve function and long term health, not just looks. You may be a candidate if teeth are crowded or crooked and hard to clean, or if bite issues like an overbite or crossbite cause jaw discomfort or unusual wear. Many adults had braces as teens but stopped wearing retainers and saw movement. If you’re self conscious about your smile or want a lasting fix, it’s worth talking with us.

Invisalign is a popular option for adults in East Finchley. The clear removable aligners are mostly invisible. You wear them about 22 hours a day and remove them to eat, drink, and clean. Treatment can be quick. For example, a 35-year-old from East Finchley with mild lower crowding finished a Lite treatment in seven months at £3,300. A 48-year-old nearby needing bite correction completed a Full treatment in 18 months at £4,400. Both achieved good results without visible braces.

Your treatment is straightforward. First, you have a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley practice, plus a 3D scan to create a digital model without messy impressions. We show you a preview of your final result. Then we make your custom aligners and fit small tooth coloured attachments if needed. You wear each aligner for one to two weeks and visit every six to eight weeks for checks. After your teeth are straight, you’ll have Vivera retainers for life, worn nightly to keep your smile.

Completing treatment is a milestone, but you must wear retainers to keep teeth in place. Your plan is simple: wear the custom Vivera retainers every night. They are comfortable and durable. In the first days you may feel some tenderness as teeth settle, but it passes. Keep up regular dental checkups to protect your oral health. If you have issues with your retainer or teeth, call us during office hours to schedule a check-up.

For very small imperfections, orthodontics might not be the only path. Small chips, gaps, or slight rotations affecting one or two teeth can be addressed with cosmetic bonding, often in a single visit. For bigger shape or color issues, porcelain veneers can change your smile. However, these treatments cover up alignment rather than fix the underlying bite, and they typically need replacement every 7-15 years. In your consultation we’ll honestly discuss whether orthodontics or another cosmetic option fits your goals.

We price clearly. At our private practice, Invisalign costs are: Invisalign Lite from £3,300; Invisalign Full from £4,400; Vivera retainers set of three for £500. These prices cover 3D scans, appointments, and aligners with no hidden fees. We do not offer NHS orthodontics. We accept private plans including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, which may contribute. We’ll discuss this at your consultation.

To choose confidently, consider asking these questions of any provider, including us or another practice in North London: 1) Based on my 3D scan, what is the realistic total treatment time? 2) Is the quoted price all-inclusive, or are there extra costs for retainers, scans, or refinements? 3) Will I need teeth removed to create space? 4) What are the pros and cons of Invisalign versus other options for my case? 5) What happens if an attachment falls off or I lose an aligner? 6) How will you monitor progress? 7) What is your policy for refinements if I am not happy with the result?