What to expect during a clear aligner consultation

A clear aligner consultation is relaxed and informative. There is no commitment and no charge to ask. By the end, you will know whether aligners suit you, roughly how long treatment would take and what it would cost. Here is how the visit usually goes.

1. A conversation about your goals

We start by listening. What would you like to change, and why now? Whether it is crowding, a gap or tidying up after old braces, telling us what matters helps us plan around you rather than around a generic treatment.

2. A quick, comfortable scan

Instead of messy moulds, we use an iTero scanner to capture a precise 3D image of your teeth in a few minutes. It is comfortable and far more accurate than traditional impressions. Where it helps, we may also take X-rays to check the health below the surface.

3. Seeing your result before you start

This is the part most people enjoy. Using your scan, we can show a digital simulation of how your teeth could look once aligned. It turns an abstract idea into something you can actually see and decide on with confidence.

4. An honest plan and price

If aligners are right for you, we explain the number of trays, the likely timeline and an itemised price. If braces would give a better result, we will tell you that too. Nothing proceeds until you are comfortable with the plan.

What to bring

• Any past dental records or X-rays, if you have them
• A list of questions, so nothing gets forgotten
• Details of anything that has bothered you about your smile

That is the whole visit. Informative, pressure-free, and enough to make a confident decision.