Expert Orthodontic Treatment in East Finchley

Orthodontic treatment suits you if you are unhappy with crowded teeth, gaps, or bite issues like overbite or crossbite. These problems affect more than looks. Misaligned teeth are harder to clean and can lead to decay, plus they may cause uneven wear or jaw discomfort. You may prefer a discreet process. Many of our patients are professionals from East Finchley and nearby areas who need a solution that stays low profile during meetings and events. Invisalign fits that need.

Your path to a straighter smile starts with a 60 minute consultation. We use a 3D CBCT scanner to review your teeth and jaw. Then we craft a digital ClinCheck plan that shows your expected result before you begin. After you approve, we make your custom aligners. You switch sets every one to two weeks and have a quick progress check every six to eight weeks. A typical Invisalign Full treatment lasts roughly 12 to 18 months. For a patient from Muswell Hill, the treatment finished in 14 months with an excellent result.

To achieve the best results, wear your aligners for about 22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink anything other than water, or brush and floss. In the first days after a new set is issued you may feel some pressure as the teeth begin to move. Keep teeth and aligners clean to prevent plaque. After treatment, long term success depends on wearing Vivera retainers as prescribed, usually each night, to keep your teeth in place. If an aligner cracks or an attachment loosens, contact our practice during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9 to 5, Tue/Thu 11 to 7) for guidance. For emergencies outside these times dial 111.

While Invisalign is our preferred option for comfort and aesthetics, it helps to know other routes. Traditional metal braces work well, especially for complex bite corrections, but they are more visible and can complicate cleaning. For very minor issues, like a single crooked tooth or a small gap, cosmetic bonding offers a fast one visit solution that does not move the teeth or correct the underlying alignment. We discuss which approach fits your clinical needs and goals at your consultation.

To make an informed choice, here are essential questions to ask any provider, whether it is us or another practice in North London. First, ask for a total cost that includes all appointments, refinements (mid-course corrections), and the first set of retainers. Second, inquire about their experience level specifically with the Invisalign system—ask how many cases they complete per year. It's also wise to ask what happens if an attachment comes off or an aligner is lost, and if there are extra fees for this. Finally, ask to see before-and-after photos of cases similar to yours.

We believe in full transparency with our pricing. Our orthodontic treatments are priced as follows: * **Invisalign Lite:** For simple cases, treatment costs £3,300. * **Invisalign Full:** For more comprehensive cases, the fee is £4,400. * **Vivera Retainers:** A set of three durable retainers costs £500 to maintain your results long-term. These fees include your 3D digital scan, all aligners, attachments, and follow-up appointments. There are no hidden fees. We are a private practice and accept insurance plans from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. A recent patient with moderate crowding used Invisalign Full and found the clear payment structure helpful for budgeting over the 16-month treatment period.