ProAligner Clear Aligners

ProAligner treatment uses a series of custom-made, medical-grade clear trays that move your teeth gradually into their planned position. You wear each set for 20–22 hours a day and change to the next every 1–2 weeks. The trays are removable for eating, brushing and important moments, which is one reason clear aligners in London have become the go-to option for adults who want straighter teeth without the look of fixed metal braces. Each tray applies gentle, calculated pressure to specific teeth, and where a tooth needs extra grip, small tooth-coloured attachments may be bonded temporarily to help the tray guide the movement accurately.

Treatment at our Wimpole Street practice starts with a 3D intra-oral scan and a digital simulation of your projected result, so you can see where your smile is heading before you commit. Every case is planned and supervised in person by a named GDC-registered dentist here in Marylebone — never remotely by post or through an app alone. That matters, because tooth movement is a clinical procedure: your gum health, bite and root positions all need assessing before any tray touches your teeth.

Many patients arrive having searched for Invisalign in London, so let us be clear and honest: we do not offer Invisalign, which is a well-known clear aligner brand and a registered trademark of Align Technology. What we offer is ProAligner — a comparable approach for suitable cases, using the same fundamental method of staged, digitally planned clear trays that move teeth step by step. Both are clear removable aligner systems; the underlying orthodontic principles are the same.

The practical difference many patients notice is cost. Invisalign carries a brand price premium that reflects its global marketing and laboratory network. ProAligner treatment at our Wimpole Street practice starts from £2,000, which is often a significantly lower cost for comparable mild-to-moderate cases — planned with digital scanning, delivered as staged aligners, and supervised in person by the same GDC-registered dentists throughout. We do not claim one system is better or identical to the other: the right system depends on clinical assessment, and we will tell you honestly which route suits your case.

ProAligner suits most mild-to-moderate adult cases: crowding, spacing, rotations of front teeth, and relapse cases where teeth have drifted after previous orthodontic treatment. It is a popular choice for professionals across central London who want discreet treatment that fits around work near Harley Street. More complex cases — significant bite discrepancies, severe crowding or cases needing tooth extraction — may be better served by other appliances, and where that applies we will say so and refer you appropriately. We never fit treatment to the menu.

We offer three ProAligner plans: Easy Align for simple front-tooth corrections (up to around 4 months, from £2,000), Smart Align for moderate cases (up to around 17 months, from £4,000), and Ultimate Align for comprehensive movement (20+ months, from £5,980). As a rough guide, mild-to-moderate cases typically take 6–12 months, though timelines vary with the complexity of movement and how consistently the trays are worn. Your dentist will give you a personal estimate — with a digital preview — before you decide anything.

The process is straightforward. First, a consultation and 3D scan at our Marylebone practice, with photographs and any necessary X-rays. Second, digital planning: your dentist maps each stage of movement and reviews the simulation with you. Third, fitting: your first trays are checked for fit, any attachments are placed, and you are shown how to insert, remove and care for them. Fourth, reviews every 6–10 weeks to confirm your teeth are tracking to plan. Finally, refinements — additional trays to fine-tune the result — are sometimes needed and are discussed as part of your plan.

It is important to understand the limitations honestly. Aligners depend on compliance: if trays are worn substantially less than 20–22 hours a day, teeth will not track as planned and treatment can stall or lengthen. Some tooth movements are harder for aligners to achieve than others, individual results vary, and not every case is suitable. Mild, temporary pressure is normal for a day or two after each new set of trays; speech may feel slightly different for the first few days. Suitability is always confirmed at an in-person consultation with a GDC-registered dentist.

Retention is not optional — it is the final stage of every alignment plan. Teeth naturally try to drift back towards their old positions after any orthodontic treatment, so once your trays are finished we protect the result with retainers: a fixed retainer bonded discreetly behind the teeth, removable night-time retainers, or both. Retainer options and costs are set out in your written plan from the start, so nothing about the finish line comes as a surprise.

During treatment, aftercare is simple: remove trays to eat and drink anything other than water, brush and floss before reinserting them, and clean the trays daily with a soft brush and cool water. Keep up your routine examinations and hygiene visits so your gums stay healthy while your teeth move. If a tray cracks or is lost, contact our central London reception promptly — we will advise whether to move to the next tray or replace the current one.

On cost: ProAligner starts from £2,000 for Easy Align cases, and every patient receives a written, itemised quote before treatment begins, covering scans, aligners, reviews, any refinements policy and retention. Flexible payment options can be discussed at your consultation. If you have been comparing clear aligner quotes across London, we would encourage you to compare what is included, not just the headline price — supervision, reviews and retainers all matter to the final result.

If you are weighing up clear aligners in London — whether you started by researching Invisalign or another system — the sensible first step is an in-person assessment. Book a consultation at our Wimpole Street practice near Harley Street and we will examine your teeth, scan them, show you a digital preview and give you honest, pressure-free advice on whether ProAligner suits your case, what it would cost in writing, and how long it is likely to take.