Expert Braces Treatment in Finchley for a Confident Smile

You should consider braces if you have crowded or crooked teeth, gaps, or bite problems such as overbite or underbite. These issues can affect your confidence and may cause jaw discomfort or trouble chewing. Braces offer a long-term, structural improvement rather than a quick cosmetic fix. Many adults in Finchley seek braces to achieve the smile they have always wanted. In a consultation, we assess your case and decide if braces are right for you.

Your treatment is a planned process. First, you have a 60 minute consultation with digital images and scans that map out your plan. The next appointment is for fitting the braces, which typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes. During this visit we bond the brackets to your teeth and connect them with an archwire. Afterward, you’ll visit every 6 to 8 weeks for adjustments to tighten or change the wires as your teeth move. Most patients complete treatment in 12 to 24 months. When your teeth are aligned, we schedule a 30 to 45 minute appointment to remove the braces and fit you for a custom Vivera retainer to maintain your new smile.

After your braces are fitted, you may feel mild discomfort for the first 3 to 5 days as your teeth adjust. Over-the-counter pain relief like paracetamol can help. Stick to soft foods such as soup, yoghurt, and pasta during this period. Avoid hard, chewy, or sticky foods to prevent damage to the brackets. Good oral hygiene is essential; we’ll show you how to brush and floss around the wires. In the long term, wear your retainer as instructed after treatment to prevent shifting. Red flags to watch for include a broken wire, a loose bracket causing irritation, or severe, persistent pain. Call our practice during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7). For emergencies outside these hours, call 111.

While fixed braces are effective, other options may suit your needs. Invisalign clear aligners are a popular choice, with Invisalign Full costing £4,400. They use a series of clear, removable trays to straighten your teeth. They are nearly invisible and can be taken out for eating and cleaning, offering greater flexibility. They require wearing them for about 22 hours a day to work well. Cosmetic bonding or veneers can address very minor gaps or slightly crooked front teeth. They are faster, often 1 to 2 visits, but do not correct underlying bite issues and are not a permanent structural solution like braces. We can discuss if these options fit your case during a consultation.

To help you make an informed choice, here are essential questions to ask any provider, whether it is us or another practice in North London: What is the total cost and does it include appointments, removal, and the first set of retainers? Based on your teeth, what is the estimated treatment time? What type of braces (metal, ceramic, Invisalign) do you think is best for my situation and why? What is your protocol if a bracket breaks or a wire comes loose outside of office hours? What are the costs for replacement retainers in the future? Can you show me before and after photos of similar cases you have treated?

As a private dental practice, we provide clear pricing for all orthodontic treatments. The cost for fixed braces can vary with complexity but typically starts around £3,000. For those interested in clear aligners, Invisalign Lite is £3,300 and Invisalign Full is £4,400. This fee includes all adjustment appointments, final removal, and your first set of Vivera retainers (£500 value). There are no hidden fees. We accept private dental insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, which may cover part of your treatment cost. We can provide a detailed breakdown during your initial consultation.