Competitive Orthodontics for East Finchley Patients

A competitive price for orthodontics is about the value you receive, not the lowest number. At our Finchley practice, our transparent pricing includes everything you need from start to finish. For example, our Invisalign Full treatment at £4,400 covers all your aligners, 3D digital scans with our CBCT scanner, regular check-up appointments, and your first set of Vivera retainers, which help maintain your results. We also offer Invisalign Lite for simpler cases starting at £3,300. We are a private-only practice and accept insurance from providers like Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, helping you manage the cost of your treatment.

Consider orthodontic treatment if you are unhappy with crowded teeth, noticeable gaps, or bite issues such as an overbite or underbite. These problems are not only cosmetic; misaligned teeth can be harder to clean, increasing decay risk, and they may cause uneven wear or jaw pain. You are a good candidate if you want a long term solution to improve your smile's appearance and function. Many adult patients from East Finchley choose modern, discreet options like Invisalign to achieve a straighter smile without the look of traditional metal braces.

First, you will attend a 60-minute consultation where we perform a full assessment, including digital imaging and a 3D scan to map out your treatment. Next, if you proceed with Invisalign, your custom aligners are created. The active treatment lasts between 12 to 18 months for comprehensive cases, during which you wear aligners about 22 hours a day and visit us for a quick check-up every 6 to 8 weeks. Finally, after your teeth are straight, you enter the retention phase. This involves wearing a retainer, usually at night, to keep teeth in their new position. For example, a recent patient from East Finchley with moderate crowding completed Invisalign in 14 months and now wears a Vivera retainer nightly to protect their new smile.

After orthodontic treatment, aftercare is simple but vital. The key step is wearing your retainer as prescribed. In the first weeks you may need to wear it most of the day, then transition to night-time wear only. Teeth tend to shift over time, and retainers help prevent relapse. Maintain excellent oral hygiene by brushing and flossing daily. You may feel mild tenderness when you first get your braces off or switch to a new retainer, but this usually passes within a day or two. If you experience issues such as a lost or broken retainer, call our practice during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7) to arrange a replacement promptly.

While orthodontics is the most effective way to correct alignment and bite issues, there are options for minor cosmetic concerns. Cosmetic bonding can close small gaps or adjust a tooth’s shape in a single visit. Porcelain veneers can mask slightly crooked teeth. These approaches do not move the underlying tooth and are not suitable for significant crowding or bite problems. They also require replacement every 5 to 15 years. For a healthy, permanent solution that addresses the root cause, orthodontic treatment remains the best choice. We discuss all suitable options during your consultation.

To help you choose wisely, consider these questions for any dentist in the East Finchley area. First, ask for a total all inclusive cost — does the price include retainers, emergency visits, and refinements? Next, inquire about the expected treatment time and which factors could change it. Also ask what happens if an Invisalign attachment comes off or if you lose an aligner. It is wise to ask about their experience with cases like yours and to see before and after photos. Finally, confirm what type of retainers are included and what replacement costs are, since this is a long term commitment.