How far the teeth must move
Tier is decided by the number of aligners the simulation needs. A single rotated incisor or a small gap sits in Easy Align; crowding across a whole arch or a bite correction moves into Smart or Ultimate.
Fees guide · Wimpole Street, Marylebone
Invisible braces cost in London: three fixed tiers and what each one buys
Aligner pricing in London is confusing because so much of it is quoted "from" a figure that few patients actually pay. At Wimpole Street the fee is set by which of three tiers your case falls into, decided at the scan and fixed in writing before the first tray is made: Easy Align at £2,000 for minor movement, Smart Align at £4,000 for moderate cases and Ultimate Align at £5,980 for complex, long-running corrections. Each tier bundles the aligners, fitting, reviews and refinements for a set period, and the upper two include retainers. Below is the full list, the variables that decide the tier, the items that sit outside it and how monthly payments would work.
Typical range
£2,000 – £5,980
Fixed by tier after a complimentary scan. Retainers are included with Smart and Ultimate; a fixed retainer is £450 per arch if chosen separately.
Price list
Wimpole Street fees
| Treatment | Fee |
|---|---|
Consultation and 3D scan Examination of suitability, digital scan and a simulated end result. | Complimentary |
Easy Align Aligners for up to about 4 months, fitting, reviews, refinements for 2 years, whitening gel. | £2,000 |
Smart Align Aligners for up to about 17 months, reviews, refinements for 5 years, 2 retainer sets, whitening gel. | £4,000 |
Ultimate Align Complex cases of 20+ months, refinements for 5 years, 2 retainer sets, whitening gel, extended aftercare. | £5,980 |
Fixed retainer Bonded wire behind the six front teeth; both arches £900. | £450 per arch |
Re-bonding a loose fixed retainer Where a section of wire has come away from a tooth. | £50 |
New patient examination Only if not already registered; usual fee £95. Radiographs £20 each where needed. | £30 |
Fees apply from 1 October 2026 and mirror our South Kensington and St Paul's price lists. Your own figure is confirmed in writing after an examination.
Variables
What changes the price
One arch or both
Many patients only want the upper front teeth changed, but the lower arch often has to move as well so the bite still meets. The scan shows whether one arch alone is realistic.
Refinement period
Easy Align covers refinements for two years, the upper tiers for five. A longer window matters for complex cases where teeth are more likely to need a second push.
Retention
Two sets of removable retainers are built into Smart and Ultimate. Easy Align patients add retainers separately, either removable or a £450 fixed wire per arch.
Preparatory work
Gum disease, decay or a tooth needing a crown must be dealt with first and is priced on its own. Moving teeth in an unhealthy mouth is not something we will do.
Registration
If you are new to Medical & Dental, a £30 examination is the only addition to the plan fee. Existing patients pay nothing beyond the tier.
Small print
What's included, and what isn't
Included in the fee
- The consultation, scan and treatment simulation.
- Every aligner in the series, plus attachments and any enamel polishing between teeth.
- Fitting and progress reviews every six to eight weeks.
- Refinement aligners for two years (Easy) or five years (Smart and Ultimate).
- Home whitening gel for use inside the trays.
- Two sets of removable retainers with Smart and Ultimate.
Charged separately
- A £30 new patient examination and £20 radiographs where clinically required.
- Retainers on the Easy Align tier, and any fixed retainer at £450 per arch.
- Replacement of lost aligners beyond reasonable allowance, or retainers lost after the included sets.
- Hygiene visits during treatment, £89 or £142 with Airflow.
- Fillings, gum treatment or crowns needed before or after alignment.
- Cosmetic bonding or veneers chosen to finish the smile once teeth are straight.
Paying
Spreading the cost
Aligner fees can be spread. Interest-free instalments over up to twelve months are available on eligible plans, subject to status: Easy Align would be about £167 a month, Smart Align about £333 and Ultimate Align just under £500. Longer terms with interest can be arranged on request.
Where finance is not used, the tier fee is usually split between the fitting appointment and the midpoint of treatment; the exact schedule is written into your plan.
Finance is subject to status and terms apply. Medical and Dental Limited is a credit broker, not a lender. Monthly figures are illustrations; your own terms are confirmed in writing before you sign.
Context
How we compare
Across London, clear aligner treatment with the major brands generally runs from about £2,500 for a short course to £6,000 or more for comprehensive cases, and fixed braces tend to fall between £2,500 and £5,000. Very low headline figures often cover only one arch, a limited number of trays, or exclude retainers and refinements, so the total ends up higher than the advert.
Our tiers are the same at all three Medical & Dental clinics and are set lower than branded systems chiefly because no licence fee is paid per case. The dentist who scans you plans the movement and sees you at each review, which is the part of the fee that matters most for the result.
FAQ
Questions about cost
That is decided by the scan. As a rough guide, a small gap or one or two crooked front teeth is Easy Align; crowding or spacing across the arch with some bite correction is Smart Align; and cases with large movements or both arches heavily involved are Ultimate Align.
The only routine addition is a £30 examination for patients new to the practice. Retainers are separate on Easy Align. Anything else, such as a filling, is a different treatment and is quoted before it is done.
A refinement set is made from a fresh scan at no extra fee within the plan period, two years on Easy Align and five on the others.
Yes. Professional home whitening gel is supplied with every tier for use in the aligners themselves, so you can lighten the teeth while they move.
Yes, interest-free over up to twelve months on eligible plans, subject to status. Medical and Dental Limited is a credit broker, not a lender, and terms apply.
No. The three tiers already apply at South Kensington and St Paul’s and will be the same in Marylebone from 1 October 2026.
Marylebone, W1
A written quote before anything begins
Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register now for the Marylebone diary, or book a consultation at South Kensington or St Paul's where the same fees already apply.
Opening 1 October 2026
Wimpole Street is not yet seeing patients. Until then, please book or call our South Kensington clinic on 020 7183 2362 or our St Paul's clinic on 020 7183 3709. Questions about the new clinic: wimpolestreet@md.co.uk.
Until we open
Need an appointment before 1 October 2026?
The same clinical team already works from two other Medical & Dental clinics. Book at either one now and, if you prefer, move your ongoing care to Wimpole Street once the doors open.
South Kensington
- 20 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3DL
- Open seven days a week
- 020 7183 2362
St Paul's, City of London
- 5 Ave Maria Lane, London EC4M 7AQ
- Open Monday to Friday
- 020 7183 3709
