Experienced Orthodontic Solutions in Finchley Central

Orthodontic treatment focuses on function and long-term dental health as well as appearance. Consider treatment if you have crowded or overlapping teeth that are hard to clean, noticeable gaps that trap food, or bite problems such as an overbite or underbite that cause jaw discomfort or uneven wear. Many adults in Finchley Central pursue treatment because they want a better smile or to correct alignment issues from childhood. Invisalign suits a discreet approach that fits a busy professional life.

We offer Invisalign, a system that uses custom clear aligners to move teeth gradually. These aligners are nearly invisible and removable for meals, drinks, and cleaning. We use 3D CBCT scanning and digital imaging to build a precise treatment plan, letting you preview the final result before starting. This technology makes your treatment predictable and efficient. Invisalign has high success rates, often over 95%, when patients wear their aligners for the recommended 22 hours per day. A recent patient, a 45-year-old from Finchley Central, corrected lifelong crowding on her lower teeth in just 14 months. Another patient, a 28-year-old who works nearby, closed a prominent gap between his front teeth in under 9 months with Invisalign Lite, just in time for his wedding.

Your treatment journey begins with a 60-minute consultation. We perform a full assessment, take digital scans, and show you a 3D simulation of your potential new smile. After you approve the plan, your custom aligners are made, typically in 3-4 weeks. Then you start wearing the first set. You switch to a new set every 1-2 weeks as directed. We schedule brief check-up appointments every 6-8 weeks to track progress and provide your next series of aligners. The total treatment time for Invisalign Lite is around 6-8 months, while Invisalign Full for more complex cases can take 12-18 months. Finally, once your teeth reach their new positions, you’ll be fitted for Vivera retainers to keep results long term.

When you first start wearing a new set of aligners, you might feel some mild pressure or tenderness for the first 24-48 hours; this signals the treatment is working. This discomfort is easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief. You must remove aligners to eat and drink anything other than water to avoid staining and damage. It is vital to clean your teeth and the aligners before putting them back in. Long-term, the most important part of aftercare is retention. You will wear Vivera retainers every night indefinitely to prevent teeth from returning to their original positions. If you lose or break an aligner, contact our practice during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7) for guidance.

Although we favor Invisalign for many cases, traditional fixed braces are another effective option. Fixed braces use metal or ceramic brackets bonded to teeth and connected by a wire. They suit very complex cases needing significant bite correction or tooth rotations. The main advantage is they work 24/7 since they cannot be removed, but they are more visible and cleaning is tougher. We will honestly assess your needs during your consultation and recommend the most suitable treatment for your clinical situation and lifestyle.

We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees. The cost for treatment at our Finchley practice is as follows: Invisalign Lite £3,300 for simpler cases and Invisalign Full £4,400 for more complex cases, plus Vivera Retainers £500 for a set of three. These fees include all your aligners, scheduled appointments, and digital monitoring. We are a private practice and do not offer NHS orthodontic treatment. However, we accept private dental insurance plans from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, which may cover part of the cost. We can discuss payment options during your free consultation.

To help you choose, whether with us or another practice in Finchley, ask these questions: which orthodontic option do you recommend for me and why, can I see a 3D simulation of the expected results before starting, what is the total cost and what does it include such as retainers or refinements, how long will the treatment take, how often are checkups, what happens if teeth do not move as planned, and what are the long-term retention requirements to keep the results.