Invisalign in London

Case complexity. Minor crowding (Invisalign Lite or Go) costs far less than a full comprehensive case correcting bite problems.

Treatment length. Longer treatments use more aligners and more appointments, raising the price.

Provider status. Diamond and Platinum Invisalign providers have completed more cases. A GDC-registered specialist orthodontist may charge more than a general dentist offering the same system.

Retainers included?. Some quotes include retainers and refinements; others charge separately. Always confirm what is in the price.

NHS orthodontics is essentially limited to under-18s who meet the IOTN clinical-need threshold, and it uses fixed braces, not aligners. Adult aligner treatment in London is almost always private.

Avoid remote “aligners by post” services with no in-person examination and X-rays: moving teeth with undiagnosed gum disease or short roots can cause permanent damage. Every practice listed here is a CQC-registered physical location.

Aligners are worn 20–22 hours a day and changed roughly weekly. A 3D scan plans the full sequence before treatment starts, and a simulation shows the projected result.

Comprehensive treatment typically takes 12 to 18 months; minor cosmetic cases 3 to 6 months. Retainers are needed indefinitely afterwards to prevent relapse.

For mild to moderate crowding, a well-trained general dentist achieves results equivalent to a specialist. For significant bite problems, impacted teeth or jaw discrepancies, a specialist orthodontist is the appropriate choice.