Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
Fixed metal braces are stainless-steel brackets bonded to the teeth and joined by a wire. They give the most control over tooth movement, which is why they remain the standard choice for complex alignment and bite correction.
Treatment length depends on your case. We set the expected timeframe at your initial assessment.
Treatment is led by Dr Kia Papagalani, specialist orthodontist (GDC No. 228487).
Metal braces are the most noticeable appliance, and that puts some people off. They are also the appliance that can achieve movements aligners cannot, such as large rotations, bite changes and closing extraction spaces. If you are comparing orthodontics in London, the trade-off is visibility against control. Dr Papagalani assesses which approach your teeth need and which fits how you live.
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We plan diagnosis first, so the appliance is chosen from a clinical diagnosis rather than a template, and the fee is itemised before treatment begins.
If you want something less visible, we also offer Invisalign Lite and lingual braces. The specialist orthodontist assesses your anatomy and recommends the system most likely to give a stable result.
Patients of any age whose case needs the control of a fixed appliance, and anyone who prefers not to manage removable aligners. For a discreet alternative we provide Invisalign Express, or the self-ligating Damon braces. If dental visits make you anxious, tell us when you book and we keep the appointments predictable. Suitability is confirmed at a consultation with the specialist orthodontist.
We examine your teeth and bite, discuss the treatment cost and how it can be spread with a payment plan, and confirm whether metal braces are right for you or whether Invisalign Teen or self-ligating braces fit better.
We bond the brackets to your teeth with a dental adhesive and thread the archwire through them to begin the movement.
You return for periodic appointments to change or tighten the wires. We tell you at the start how many visits to expect.
Some soreness after adjustments is normal. We discuss any complications openly at each visit.
Once the teeth reach their planned positions, we remove the brackets and fit retainers to hold the result.
We plan with 3D imaging, which lets us show you a preview of the planned movement before treatment begins. Your care is led by Dr Papagalani, specialist orthodontist.
For patients who want to avoid visible braces, we also provide the Invisalign range: Invisalign Full, Lite, Teen, First and Invisalign Express for minor corrections and slight relapse.
The fee is set at your consultation once we know what your case needs, and you receive an itemised quote.
It depends on the movement required. We give you an expected timeframe after examining your teeth.
Conventional stainless-steel brackets and archwires. For a less visible option we can discuss Invisalign First for younger patients.
Bracket design and wire sequence vary between systems. The specialist orthodontist selects the one that suits your case during planning.
Dr Papagalani confirms at your first visit whether fixed braces are right for you and sets the timeline and cost. You can see what happens at your orthodontic consultation and how to book. Our wider range of orthodontics in London covers the alternatives.
Or call us on 020 7589 7792.
The consultation settles whether metal brackets are the most effective choice for your teeth or whether a less visible system, such as the Invisalign courses, clear ceramic braces or lingual braces, can achieve the same movement.
You leave with a written plan and an itemised quote from the specialist orthodontist, yours to keep and use at any other practice.
Or call us on 020 7589 7792.
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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
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