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How much does Invisalign cost in London? An honest guide
Prices for Invisalign in London range from around £1,500 to over £6,000. Here is what drives the difference, what should be included, and how to compare quotes properly.
Read Nervous patientsNervous about the dentist? What actually helps, from a phobia-certified dentist
Around one in ten adults avoids the dentist entirely. Dr Hamssa Mansour on the small things that make a big difference for anxious patients.
Read Cosmetic dentistryComposite bonding vs veneers: which is right for your smile?
Both fix chips, gaps and discolouration. One takes an hour and removes nothing; the other lasts longer and stays brighter. How to choose.
Read Oral surgeryDo wisdom teeth actually cause crowded front teeth?
The idea that wisdom teeth shove the front teeth out of line is one of the most repeated claims in dentistry, and the evidence for it is much weaker than most people are told.
Read Teeth straighteningInvisalign IPR: why we file between teeth, and how much is safe
Interproximal reduction sounds alarming when it is first described to you. Here is what it actually involves, how much enamel comes off, and why it is often the better alternative to taking a tooth out.
Read PreventionIs lemon water bad for your teeth? Yes, but it is fixable
Lemon water sits at around pH 2, which is acidic enough to soften enamel. That does not mean you have to give it up. It means a few small changes to how you drink it.
Read Teeth straighteningLost your retainer? What to do, and how fast teeth actually move
Teeth start drifting within days, not months. Here is what to do in the first week, what a replacement costs, and why the old retainer may not fit even if you find it.
Read Cosmetic dentistryBlack triangles between your teeth: why they appear and what fixes them
Those small dark gaps at the gumline are usually a sign of something that has already happened rather than something getting worse. Several fix them well, and one common suggestion usually should not.
Read Dental implantsAre dental implants painful? An honest account of what it feels like
Placing an implant is usually less uncomfortable than having the tooth taken out. Here is what you actually feel on the day, and what the following week is realistically like.
Read Teeth straighteningCan you have braces or Invisalign if you already have an implant?
You can, but the implant will not move, and that single fact changes how the whole case has to be planned. The order you do things in matters more than anything else.
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