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Best Invisalign Clinics in London

A researched guide to six London Invisalign clinics, covering current prices, specialist orthodontists, retainers, refinements, finance, CQC registration, risks and choosing safe clear-aligner treatment.

Best Invisalign Clinics in London

By Sophie Brown, Health and wellness writer

Updated |23 min read

Clear aligners can straighten teeth discreetly, but Invisalign is still orthodontic treatment rather than a cosmetic retail product. Teeth are moved through bone, bite relationships can change, and poorly planned treatment can contribute to gum problems, root shortening, unstable results or the need for further correction.

The right clinic should assess oral health, gum condition, tooth roots, bite, previous dental work and long-term retention before recommending a package. A digital scan and smile simulation are useful planning tools, but they do not guarantee that teeth will move exactly as shown.

The six clinics below represent several different approaches to clear-aligner treatment in London. They include specialist-led orthodontic services, multidisciplinary dental practices, a dedicated aligner studio, a higher-cost Wimpole Street clinic and a Docklands provider offering Invisalign alongside general dentistry.

The most suitable clinic depends on the diagnosis, bite, gum health, complexity, treatment alternatives and the clinician responsible for planning the case. No provider can guarantee a particular smile, exact treatment duration or a fixed number of refinement aligners.

What distinguishes a safe Invisalign clinic?

A responsible clinic should assess the teeth, gums, roots, bite and existing dental work before recommending aligners. A scan and digital simulation can help explain the plan, but neither replaces a clinical examination or guarantees that the teeth will track exactly as shown.

Patients should know whether treatment is led by a general dentist, a dentist with additional orthodontic experience or a specialist orthodontist on the General Dental Council specialist list. Provider-volume badges indicate case activity within the Invisalign system, not an independent measure of outcomes or regulatory quality.

The written treatment plan should identify the package level, aligners, review appointments, refinements, retainers, optional finishing treatments, finance costs and what happens if the patient moves clinic or treatment takes longer than expected.

This is general editorial information rather than dental advice.

What does Invisalign provider status mean?

Align Technology assigns provider tiers partly according to the volume of Invisalign cases submitted within a defined period.

A Diamond, Diamond Apex or similar designation can indicate substantial experience using the Invisalign system. It does not independently prove:

  • Better clinical outcomes
  • Specialist orthodontic registration
  • Lower complication rates
  • More suitable treatment planning
  • Better communication
  • Better value
  • A higher CQC rating

Check the individual clinician as well as the clinic. The General Dental Council register confirms whether a dentist is currently registered, while the specialist list identifies dentists entitled to use the title “specialist orthodontist”.

A general dentist can provide orthodontic treatment within their competence, but only someone on the GDC orthodontics specialist list can call themselves a specialist orthodontist.

How much does Invisalign cost in London?

Broad estimates of £2,000 to £3,500 for standard treatment and more than £4,500 for complex cases do not capture the full variation in current London pricing.

Published examples include:

  • Sensu: from £2,000, with many cases stated to fall around £2,700 to £3,300
  • ODL Dental Clinic: from £2,800, with plan-specific monthly illustrations
  • London Orthodontic Clinic: Express from £1,800 plus monthly check-up fees
  • London City Smiles: i7 from £2,200 and Invisalign Full promotional pricing around £3,900
  • Elleven Dental: single arch from £3,950 and double arch from £5,950
  • Other clinics: assessment-based quotation

The cheapest headline may cover only a limited number of aligners or one arch.

Ask whether the price includes:

  • Consultation
  • Dental examination
  • X-rays
  • Photographs
  • Intraoral scan
  • Treatment planning
  • Attachments
  • Interproximal reduction
  • All aligners
  • Refinements
  • Emergency appointments
  • Hygiene treatment
  • Whitening
  • Tooth contouring
  • Fixed retainers
  • Removable retainers
  • Replacement retainers
  • Post-treatment reviews
  • Transfer records
  • VAT, if applicable
  • Finance charges

A package can appear inexpensive but become costly if retainers, refinements or review appointments are charged separately.

Sensu

Editorially Selected

Business details

Address

Talbot Yard, 85–87 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NH

Phone: 020 3393 6640

Opening: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm

Website

CQC status: Registered; the current CQC profile states that the service has not yet been inspected

Published price: From £2,000; many treatments stated to fall around £2,700 to £3,300

Sensu is a broad option for patients who want specialist-led orthodontic treatment, extensive opening hours and clearly described finishing and retention items.

Its current Invisalign package information includes assessment, scans and necessary X-rays, treatment planning, retainers, home whitening, tooth contouring, a hygiene session and one year of aftercare, subject to the selected plan and clinical suitability.

The clinic markets itself as a top-volume Invisalign provider. That is useful context but should not replace checking the individual clinician's GDC status, diagnosis and proposed treatment plan.

Sensu's current CQC location at Borough High Street is registered but not yet inspected. Registration confirms that the service is authorised for relevant regulated activities; it is not the same as a published Good or Outstanding inspection rating.

Whitening and contouring should be optional clinical decisions. Tooth contouring permanently removes small amounts of enamel and should not be treated as an automatic free extra without consent.

Pros

  • Specialist-led orthodontic positioning
  • Long weekday and weekend opening
  • Published starting price
  • Retainers and aftercare included in advertised plans
  • Fixed and lingual braces also available
  • Central Borough location

Best for: Patients wanting an orthodontic clinic with evening and weekend appointments and clearly described package inclusions.

What to confirm: Ask which clinician will lead treatment, how many refinement rounds are included and which retainers are supplied.

ODL Dental Clinic

Editorially Selected

Business details

Address

Suite 1, Lower Ground Floor, Salisbury House, 31 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 5SQ

Phone: 020 7739 3345 or 020 7638 6600

Website

CQC status: Registered; the latest published inspection found the practice providing safe, effective and well-led care in accordance with the assessed regulations

Published Invisalign fees:

  • Case analysis: £350
  • Invisalign Lite: £2,800
  • Invisalign Comprehensive: £3,550
  • Invisalign Complex: £4,250
  • Refinement: £350
  • Replacement aligner: £150

ODL Dental Clinic provides orthodontic and general dental care from Finsbury Circus and has a large multidisciplinary team.

Its current Invisalign range includes Lite, Comprehensive and Complex plans. The official fee page also lists a £350 case-analysis charge, £350 refinements, replacement aligners at £150 and separate Vivera and fixed-retainer prices, which makes the likely total easier to examine before treatment.

ODL promotes long-standing Apex provider status. This reflects a high case volume rather than an independent clinical ranking. The more useful questions concern the named treating dentist or orthodontist, treatment objectives, bite correction and refinement limits.

The clinic's terms state that a full diagnostic-record package is included for internal assessment, but a £350 fee may apply if copies are requested for transfer or external use. Patients should understand access and transfer costs before committing, particularly if they may move clinic.

Pros

  • CQC-registered City clinic
  • Orthodontic and general dental services
  • Invisalign plans and retainer prices published
  • Long weekday hours and Saturday opening
  • Several aligner and fixed-brace options
  • Diagnostic imaging available onsite

Best for: City workers and patients wanting a larger clinic with several orthodontic treatment options.

What to confirm: Request the cash price, finance total, records policy, refinement allowance and complete retention plan.

London Orthodontic Clinic

Editorially Selected

Business details

Address

Ground Floor, Canaletto Tower, 257 City Road, London EC1V 1AD

Phone: 020 4538 5588

Opening: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 8pm; Friday, 8am to 6pm; Saturday, 9am to 3pm

Website

CQC status: Registered since January 2025; not yet inspected

Published price: Express from £999 for one arch or £1,800 for upper and lower treatment, with separate simulation and retainer charges

London Orthodontic Clinic is a dedicated clear-aligner service operating from City Road. It operates as an Invisalign Experience Studio and is linked to the same provider organisation as ODL Dental Clinic.

Its Express model is unusual. Current published pricing shows £999 for one arch or £1,800 for upper and lower treatment, alongside a £350 treatment simulation, Vivera retainers from £300 for one arch or £450 for both, and optional bonded retainers at £150 each. This makes it essential to compare the complete treatment and retention cost rather than the aligner fee alone.

The clinic also publishes monthly figures for Express, Lite, Comprehensive and Complex plans and advertises whitening and retainers. The exact retainer type and refinement policy should be confirmed in writing.

The current CQC registration is active, but the clinic has not yet been inspected. The Experience Studio label is licensed branding and does not itself constitute a regulatory rating or guarantee.

A deposit policy applies to scheduled treatment time, with refund conditions linked to notice. Read the cancellation terms before booking longer appointments.

Pros

  • Dedicated clear-aligner clinic
  • Central City Road location
  • Evening and Saturday appointments
  • Published pay-as-you-go starting price
  • Multiple Invisalign plan levels
  • Active CQC registration

Best for: Patients wanting a dedicated aligner environment and a pay-as-you-go structure.

What to confirm: Ask for the expected total including every review, refinement, retainer and cancellation charge.

London City Smiles

Editorially Selected

Business details

Address

19–21 Islington High Street, London N1 9LQ

Phone: 020 7837 2300

Website

CQC status: Active registration; a 2022 inspection assessed the practice against relevant dental regulations

Published prices:

  • Invisalign consultation: £0
  • Invisalign i7: from £2,200
  • Invisalign Full promotional price: around £3,900
  • Removable retainers: from £150 per arch on the current fee page
  • Vivera retainers: from £700 for a set of three

London City Smiles is a useful Islington option for patients who want Invisalign within a broader family dental practice.

The clinic provides general dentistry, hygiene, conventional braces and clear aligners. This can be useful where gum health, fillings or other dental work need to be completed before orthodontic treatment begins.

Its fee page is comparatively detailed, but package information should be checked carefully. Current public prices list several retainer products separately, so universal inclusion should not be assumed.

The clinic advertises promotional Invisalign Full pricing. Ask how long the offer applies, which treatment plan it covers and whether refinements or retainers are included.

Pros

  • Active CQC-registered Islington practice
  • General dentistry and orthodontics under one roof
  • Free Invisalign consultation advertised
  • Detailed treatment and retainer fee page
  • Conventional braces available
  • Long weekday hours

Best for: Islington patients wanting orthodontic treatment integrated with routine dental care.

What to confirm: Ask for a written package list covering X-rays, scans, refinements, whitening and both fixed and removable retainers.

Elleven Dental

Editorially Selected

Business details

Address

74 Wimpole Street, London W1G 9RR

Phone: 020 7487 2711

Website

CQC status: Current service registered at Wimpole Street; not yet inspected under the current registration

Published prices:

  • Single-arch Invisalign: from £3,950
  • Double-arch Invisalign: from £5,950
  • Fixed retainer: £325 per arch
  • Removable retainer: £205 per arch

Elleven Dental is a specialist-led, higher-price option in this selection.

The Wimpole Street practice offers Invisalign, fixed braces, lingual braces, children's orthodontics and wider dental care. Its current fee guide is clearer than many premium central London clinics, with single- and double-arch prices published separately.

A single-arch plan is not automatically the best economical option. Moving only upper or lower teeth can affect the bite, so the treating clinician should explain why one arch is clinically appropriate.

Elleven's current CQC registration is active but not yet inspected. Older CQC profiles at previous addresses or under earlier providers should not be treated as the current service's rating.

The clinic's published fees are higher than most other entries, although value depends on the clinician, complexity and package inclusions.

Pros

  • Central Wimpole Street location
  • Orthodontic and multidisciplinary dental service
  • Clear single- and double-arch prices
  • Invisalign, lingual and fixed-brace options
  • Suitable for complex treatment discussions
  • Current CQC registration

Best for: Patients wanting a central specialist orthodontic practice and willing to pay more for the service model.

What to confirm: Ask whether a specialist orthodontist will personally lead treatment and what is included beyond the aligners.

UltraSmile Dentistry

Editorially Selected

Business details

Address

127A Basin Approach, Limehouse, London E14 7JG

Phone: 020 7093 4488

Website

CQC status: Registered dental practice; the CQC profile confirms the Limehouse location and provider

UltraSmile provides Invisalign and general dentistry from Limehouse Marina, making it a useful option for Canary Wharf, Limehouse and Docklands patients.

The clinic promotes extensive Invisalign experience, digital scanning, adult and children's aligner care and orthodontic services. Ranking and case-volume claims should be treated as marketing unless independently verified.

A stable current Invisalign cash-price table is not prominently available in the same detail as Sensu, ODL or London City Smiles. Patients should obtain a personalised quotation listing treatment level, refinements and retention.

UltraSmile's wider dental services may be useful where hygiene, fillings or cosmetic finishing are needed, but optional treatments should be considered separately from the orthodontic outcome.

Pros

  • CQC-registered Limehouse practice
  • Convenient for Docklands and Canary Wharf
  • Adult and children's aligner services
  • General dentistry available onsite
  • Digital scanning and planning
  • Evening and Saturday appointments advertised

Best for: East London and Docklands patients wanting Invisalign within a broader dental clinic.

What to confirm: Request the full cash price, named clinician, refinement policy, retainer costs and whether any cosmetic work is optional.

Quick comparison

ClinicCurrent price signalRegulatory signalMain strengthBest fit
SensuFrom £2,000CQC registered, not yet inspectedBroad package and long hoursSpecialist-led central treatment
ODL Dental ClinicFrom £2,800CQC registered with published inspectionLarge orthodontic clinicCity workers and treatment choice
London Orthodontic ClinicFrom £1,800 plus review feesCQC registered, not yet inspectedDedicated aligner studioPay-as-you-go treatment
London City Smilesi7 £2,200; Full around £3,900Active CQC registrationGeneral dentistry plus orthodonticsIslington patients
Elleven Dental£3,950 single; £5,950 double archCQC registered, not yet inspectedHigher-complexity orthodonticsWimpole Street specialist care
UltraSmilePersonal quotationCQC registeredDocklands locationEast London patients

Comparing Invisalign quotations properly

Two quotations are comparable only when they cover the same diagnosis, package level, monitoring and retention. A lower headline price may be limited to one arch, a small number of aligners or a short treatment window.

Ask each clinic to show:

  • Consultation
  • Dental examination
  • X-rays
  • Scan
  • Treatment simulation
  • Package level
  • One or both arches
  • Attachments
  • Interproximal reduction
  • Review appointments
  • Remote monitoring
  • Replacement aligners
  • Refinements
  • Whitening
  • Enamel contouring
  • Fixed retainers
  • Removable retainers
  • Retainer replacements
  • Aftercare period
  • Transfer records
  • Finance cost
  • Total cash price

The quote should also explain what can trigger further charges and whether unused promotional extras can be declined without changing the orthodontic package.

Specialist orthodontist or general dentist?

Both specialist orthodontists and general dentists can provide clear-aligner treatment within their competence. The difference should be understood rather than assumed.

A specialist orthodontist has completed recognised specialist training and appears on the GDC orthodontics specialist list. A general dentist may have substantial Invisalign experience without holding specialist status.

Ask:

  • Who diagnoses the case
  • Who approves the digital plan
  • Who reviews progress
  • Whether a specialist is involved
  • What happens if the case becomes more complex
  • Whether fixed braces are available as an alternative
  • Who manages complications or transfer

Provider-volume status does not answer these questions.

Which clinic suits which patient?

For specialist-led orthodontics

Sensu and Elleven provide the clearest specialist orthodontic positioning. Verify the named clinician on the GDC specialist list.

For a dedicated Invisalign clinic

London Orthodontic Clinic is designed specifically around clear-aligner treatment.

For transparent lower starting prices

Sensu and London Orthodontic Clinic publish starting figures around £2,000 or below, but the complete package and review fees differ.

For general dentistry and Invisalign together

London City Smiles, ODL and UltraSmile provide broader dental treatment in the same practice.

For City and central London

ODL, London Orthodontic Clinic, Sensu and Elleven are the most central choices.

For east London

UltraSmile provides the clearest Docklands option.

Consent and treatment alternatives

Consent should cover the proposed benefits, limitations, risks, alternatives and long-term retention. Patients should have time to consider the plan before paying a substantial non-refundable amount.

Ask the clinician to explain:

  • Why Invisalign is suitable
  • Whether fixed braces may be more predictable
  • Whether treatment should be delayed
  • Whether teeth may need extraction
  • Whether jaw surgery or restorative work is relevant
  • Expected compromises
  • Likely treatment duration
  • Refinement likelihood
  • Retention commitment
  • What happens if treatment is stopped

A digital smile simulation should be presented as an illustration rather than a guaranteed result.

Who will provide the treatment?

Ask whether the clinician is:

  • A registered dentist
  • A specialist orthodontist
  • A dentist with additional orthodontic experience
  • An orthodontic therapist working to a dentist's prescription

Orthodontic therapists can perform defined procedures under appropriate prescription and supervision, but diagnosis and treatment planning remain the responsibility of a dentist.

Search the GDC register for the individual clinician and check the orthodontics specialist list where specialist status is claimed.

The consultation and records

A safe assessment may include:

  • Dental examination
  • Gum assessment
  • Bite analysis
  • Intraoral scan or impressions
  • Photographs
  • X-rays where clinically justified
  • Root and bone review
  • Existing fillings, crowns and implants
  • Jaw-joint history
  • Oral-hygiene assessment
  • Treatment alternatives
  • Retention plan

A scan alone cannot show every root, bone or gum issue.

Treatment should not start while active decay or uncontrolled gum disease remains untreated. Orthodontic treatment increases the need for careful oral hygiene and regular dental review.

Where gum support or tooth roots are a concern, the clinician may recommend periodontal assessment or additional radiographs before movement begins.

Existing crowns, implants and missing teeth

Crowns, bridges, implants and missing teeth can affect the orthodontic plan. Dental implants do not move like natural teeth, and restorative work may need to be sequenced before or after alignment.

Ask whether the plan requires:

  • Temporary restorations
  • Space opening or closure
  • Implant planning
  • Replacement crowns
  • Composite bonding
  • Gum treatment
  • Coordination with another dentist
  • New retainers after restorative work

The orthodontic and restorative teams should agree the intended final tooth positions before irreversible work begins.

Aligners versus fixed braces

Clear aligners work well for many mild, moderate and some complex cases, but they are not automatically the best option for every movement.

Fixed braces may offer advantages for:

  • Certain rotations
  • Vertical movements
  • Complex bite correction
  • Impacted teeth
  • Cases requiring precise root control
  • Patients unlikely to wear aligners consistently

A clinic offering both aligners and fixed appliances may be better placed to explain alternatives, though it does not guarantee impartial advice.

Reviews and remote monitoring

Some clinics combine in-person appointments with photographs submitted through an app. Remote monitoring can reduce travel, but it does not eliminate the need for clinical review where tracking, gum health or bite changes cause concern.

Ask:

  • How often in-person reviews occur
  • Who checks submitted images
  • Response time
  • What triggers an urgent appointment
  • Whether remote reviews carry a separate fee
  • What happens if an aligner stops fitting
  • Whether missed uploads affect the refinement policy

Wear time and compliance

Most aligner plans require approximately 20 to 22 hours of daily wear, following the treating clinician's instructions.

Aligners are generally removed for:

  • Eating
  • Drinks other than cool water
  • Cleaning
  • Some contact sports

Inconsistent wear can delay treatment, prevent aligners fitting and require replacement scans or refinements.

Do not move to the next aligner early without advice.

Ask what to do if an aligner is lost while travelling and whether replacement trays or courier charges are included.

Attachments and interproximal reduction

Attachments are small tooth-coloured shapes bonded to teeth to help aligners apply specific forces.

Interproximal reduction removes a very small measured amount of enamel between selected teeth to create space.

Both should be explained in advance and recorded in the treatment plan. Ask:

  • Which teeth need attachments?
  • How visible will they be?
  • Is enamel reduction planned?
  • How much?
  • What alternatives exist?
  • Will the final edges be polished?

Refinements

Refinements are additional aligners ordered after the initial series when further movement is needed.

The contract should state:

  • Number of refinement rounds included
  • Time limit
  • Conditions
  • Replacement-scan charge
  • Review fees
  • What happens if wear has been poor
  • Whether refinement is clinically necessary or cosmetic

“Invisalign Comprehensive” may allow further aligners within manufacturer terms, but the clinic can still apply appointment or service charges. Confirm the deadline for ordering refinements and what happens after that period expires.

Retainers

The British Orthodontic Society states that retainers are required after clear-aligner treatment to maintain the result.

Possible options include:

  • Removable clear retainers
  • Vivera retainers
  • Fixed bonded retainers
  • Combined fixed and removable retention

Ask:

  • Which type is included?
  • How many sets?
  • How long should they be worn?
  • Who checks fixed retainers?
  • What does replacement cost?
  • How quickly can a lost retainer be remade?

Teeth can move throughout life, so retention is usually a long-term commitment.

Ask how quickly the clinic can replace a lost retainer. Delays can allow noticeable movement, particularly soon after active treatment.

Whitening and contouring

Some clinics include whitening or enamel contouring.

Whitening should be assessed for sensitivity, restorations and dental health. Crowns, veneers and fillings do not whiten like natural teeth.

Contouring permanently removes small amounts of enamel. It may improve edge symmetry but should not be treated as risk-free or automatically necessary.

Ask for consent and a separate explanation before either procedure. Declining an optional cosmetic extra should not prevent the clinic from explaining the orthodontic result on its own.

Moving or transferring clinic

A transfer can be complicated because the new clinic must assess the existing plan, records and remaining aligners. It may charge for a new assessment, scan, treatment planning and future reviews.

Before starting, ask:

  • Whether treatment can be transferred
  • Cost of records
  • Access to the ClinCheck or digital plan
  • Responsibility for unused aligners
  • Refund policy
  • Retainer arrangements
  • Whether finance continues
  • What happens if the treating clinician leaves

Keep copies of the treatment plan, consent, invoices, scans and correspondence.

Risks and limitations

Possible risks include:

  • Soreness
  • Gum irritation
  • Tooth decay
  • Gum inflammation
  • Gum recession
  • Root shortening
  • Black triangles
  • Temporary speech changes
  • Attachments detaching
  • Aligners failing to track
  • Bite changes
  • Need for refinements
  • Relapse
  • Failure to achieve the planned result

People with previous gum disease, reduced bone support, short roots or complex restorative work may require additional assessment.

Contact the clinic promptly for severe pain, swelling, trauma, a loose tooth, broken appliance or an aligner that no longer fits.

Problems during treatment

Contact the clinic promptly where there is severe pain, swelling, trauma, a loose tooth, significant gum bleeding, a broken attachment affecting fit or an aligner that no longer seats properly.

The clinic should explain:

  • Emergency contact route
  • Replacement-aligner process
  • Appointment availability
  • Complaint procedure
  • Who reviews clinical concerns
  • Whether another clinician provides cover

Do not continue forcing an aligner that causes unusual pain or visibly fails to fit.

Finance

Zero-percent finance is normally subject to:

  • Credit approval
  • Deposit
  • Minimum or maximum term
  • Age and residency criteria
  • Treatment value
  • Lender terms

Compare:

  • Cash price
  • Deposit
  • Monthly payment
  • Number of payments
  • Total repayable
  • Interest
  • Early-settlement terms
  • Refund arrangements if treatment stops

A low monthly advertisement can obscure a large deposit or long repayment term.

Ask what happens to the finance agreement if treatment is cancelled, transferred or clinically stopped before completion.

The written treatment plan

Before the first aligners are ordered, the written plan should state:

  • Diagnosis
  • Objectives
  • Expected duration
  • Package level
  • Number of arches
  • Planned attachments
  • Interproximal reduction
  • Extractions where applicable
  • Review schedule
  • Refinement policy
  • Retainers
  • Optional cosmetic work
  • Total fee
  • Payment terms
  • Cancellation
  • Transfer
  • Complaints route

Do not rely only on a sales email, finance illustration or screen simulation.

Questions to ask before starting

  • What is my diagnosis?
  • Is Invisalign the best treatment or simply one option?
  • Who will plan the case?
  • Are they on the GDC orthodontist specialist list?
  • What is the full cash price?
  • How many aligners are expected?
  • How many refinements are included?
  • Are review visits included?
  • Are X-rays clinically required and included?
  • Is whitening optional?
  • Is contouring planned?
  • Which retainers are included?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer?
  • What happens if I move practice?
  • How much do replacement records cost?
  • Who provides emergency advice?
  • Can I see the complaints procedure?

Common mistakes to avoid

Choosing by provider tier alone

Volume does not guarantee suitability or outcome.

Comparing monthly payments instead of total price

Include deposits, case analysis, reviews, refinements and retainers.

Starting before gum disease is controlled

Healthy gums are essential for safe tooth movement.

Assuming the simulation is a guarantee

It is a planning illustration.

Ignoring retention costs

Retainers require lifelong management and replacement.

Choosing one arch only for cosmetic reasons

The bite must still be assessed.

Adding whitening or contouring without separate consideration

These are optional treatments with their own risks and limitations.

Frequently asked questions

Is Invisalign suitable for every orthodontic problem?

No. Fixed braces or combined treatment may be more appropriate in some cases.

Is treatment painful?

Temporary soreness or pressure is common when changing aligners.

How long does treatment take?

Simple cases may take months, while more complex treatment can take considerably longer. Individual timing cannot be guaranteed.

Can I eat while wearing aligners?

Normally no. Follow the clinic's instructions and remove them for food.

Will I need retainers?

Yes, in almost all cases.

Can a general dentist provide Invisalign?

Yes, if appropriately trained and competent. Only a dentist on the GDC specialist list can use the title specialist orthodontist.

Choosing with confidence

The most suitable Invisalign clinic is the one that diagnoses the bite properly, explains alternatives and gives a complete written price through retention.

Sensu offers specialist-led treatment and broad opening hours, ODL provides a large City orthodontic service, London Orthodontic Clinic offers a dedicated aligner model, London City Smiles combines orthodontics with general dentistry, Elleven provides a higher-cost specialist option and UltraSmile serves Docklands and east London.

Check the clinician rather than relying only on the provider badge. Ask about case-analysis fees, refinements, reviews and retainers before comparing headline prices.

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