How Much Does Invisalign Cost in London?
The cost of Invisalign can range from about £1,000 for minor corrective cases, all the way up to £5,000 and upwards for comprehensive orthodontics. This depends entirely on the condition and current position of your teeth, the dentist you are seeing, and where in the world you are being treated.
Invisalign Tiers and Other Clear Aligner Brands
Invisalign has various tiers as part of its brand system:
- i7, for minor crowding
- Invisalign Lite, for moderate correction
- Invisalign Full, for severe malalignment
There is also Invisalign Go, and there are other brands, such as Ultra Clear Align, ClearCorrect, 32Co, Spark and Angel.
All of these systems use the same general principle: a clear plastic aligner is used to straighten the teeth over a period of months. The important part is that the aligners must be worn 22 hours a day.
Cost Comparison
A short course of Invisalign may take around 3 months, and would be priced at £1,500 to £4,000 depending on the aims of the treatment. Invisalign Lite might take 6 to 9 months, would correct moderate crowding, and might be priced from £4,000 upwards. Comprehensive Full treatment would start from £5,000 and take about 12 to 18 months.
| Treatment | Typical duration | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Short course (minor corrective cases) | About 3 months | £1,500 to £4,000 |
| Invisalign Lite (moderate crowding) | 6 to 9 months | From £4,000 upwards |
| Invisalign Full (comprehensive treatment) | 12 to 18 months | From £5,000 upwards |
Why the Prices Vary So Much
Dentist skill and the accuracy of IPR
The cost is influenced by the specialist status and skill of the dentist you are seeing, and by the accuracy of the IPR (interproximal reduction) you eventually receive. IPR can be done aggressively and damage the tooth long term, or predispose the tooth to tooth decay or gum disease if it is done poorly.
The complexity of your case
How crooked are your teeth? Do you have an increased overbite or an increased overjet? Are you missing teeth? Do you have broken teeth, or restorative treatment that makes the teeth harder to move? Teeth that have crowns, veneers or other ceramics are harder to move, because the tooth is in a different position from where it should be cosmetically and optically.
Hidden costs
Ask whether your treatment plan includes all the stages of treatment up to the point of straight teeth. Occasionally, retainers are an added exclusion. Corrective cosmetic treatments such as whitening, composite bonding and contouring are sometimes included, but can also be extra.
At Marylebone Smile Clinic, we include all the refinement treatments, the retainers (fixed and removable) and whitening in the treatment cost at the outset. That way you are protected, knowing you will get to a point that is aesthetically stable at the end.
Financing Invisalign
You can use 0% dental finance, spreading the payments over up to 12 months, or low-interest payment plans of up to 5 years. Dental insurance also occasionally covers teeth straightening that is health oriented.
Invisalign Versus Other Systems
Traditional braces are definitely a thing of the past for adults, because they are quite intrusive on our lifestyle. We want to straighten the teeth in the way that is kindest to the teeth and that people cannot see. Invisalign achieves this, as do other systems.
The other systems mentioned above are just as good at straightening the teeth as Invisalign. Invisalign was simply first to the industry and has name and brand recognition that the others do not.
Invisalign also outsources its manufacturing to various countries across the world with questionable labour practices, and is trialling systems that exclude the dentist from your treatment and deliver aligners to your door. Whilst this may seem like an expedient way to straighten your teeth, it removes the health element from your dentistry, which is incompatible with maintaining your teeth long term.
Imagine straightening teeth that are wobbly or damaged. You can expect the teeth to deteriorate faster when they are moved. That is why we see a dentist first, to ensure the teeth are healthy and to design a plan that is safe. Remember, the dentist designs the plan, and the aligner company simply manufactures the aligners.
At Marylebone Smile Clinic, we offer all systems of Invisalign and clear aligners from the major brands discussed here, as well as Spark, Angel, ClearCorrect, Ultra Clear Align and 32Co. We work with all of them so that we can leverage the fastest speed and the highest accuracy. As all the systems are developing against each other, we can draw on the benefits of each, because we know which ones are the safest and most accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get Invisalign on the NHS?
No. The NHS only covers medically necessary metal braces for under 18s.
Why is Invisalign so expensive in London?
The cost reflects the clinical skill and time involved in applying knowledge and skill to your mouth to ensure that the teeth can be straightened safely. This is ideally a treatment you only have to have once in your life, and it has a long-lasting impact on your overall well-being. The costs involved in achieving this result reflect that.
Is tooth whitening included in the Invisalign price?
Often, yes. However, you need to look at your treatment plan and ask to be sure. At Marylebone Smile Clinic, we include whitening for all our clear aligner treatments.
Conclusion
Invisalign is an expensive treatment, as are clear aligners in general. However, it is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your teeth. It improves the aesthetics, the cleanability and the overall health of your teeth, and helps to prevent them from wearing down faster, and you get to protect the result at the end with a retainer. It is one of the most effective and low-cost treatments to prolong the life of your teeth and reduce ageing.
Contact us at Marylebone Smile Clinic to get started.
Dentist at Marylebone Smile Clinic and an Accredited member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
GDC number: 258353. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026