Teeth Straightening

Carefully planned orthodontic treatment designed to improve alignment, comfort, and long-term oral health.

Teeth Straightening

Carefully planned orthodontic treatment designed to improve alignment, comfort, and long-term oral health.

On this page, you'll find

What this is

Before and after

Straightening options

How treatment is planned

Supporting oral health

Retention

Fees

Why Teeth Straightening

Teeth that are well aligned are often easier to clean, more comfortable to live with, and more stable over time.

At N1 Dental, we offer thoughtfully planned teeth straightening for adults and teenagers, typically from around age twelve upwards. Treatment is approached with equal consideration for aesthetics, function, and the health of the teeth and gums.

Before and after results

These examples illustrate the types of changes that may be achieved with teeth straightening at N1 Dental.

Results vary depending on:

  • Starting position and complexity of alignment

  • Enamel condition and gum health

  • Patient compliance with aligners or elastics

  • Individual biology and tissue response

Results vary depending on starting position, enamel condition, and individual biology.

Case 1

Before

After

Case 2

Before

After

Straightening options

Ceramic braces

  • Low-visibility fixed braces using discreet ceramic brackets

  • Often recommended where more complex movements are required

  • A consistent, hands-off approach preferred by many patients

Clear aligners

  • Removable aligners suitable for milder alignment concerns

  • Rely on being worn as instructed for predictable results

  • Recommended only where a stable and predictable result can be achieved

Your clinician will explain which option is most appropriate and why.

How treatment is planned

Every teeth straightening journey at N1 Dental begins with a Biological Foundations consultation.

Teeth are moved at a pace that respects the surrounding tissues. Straightening should not be painful, and excessive force is carefully avoided.

  • Bite and jaw assessment

  • Gum and enamel health review

  • 3D digital scans and simulations to visualise tooth movement before treatment begins

Supporting oral health during treatment

During orthodontic treatment, plaque control and enamel protection are especially important.

Enamel Spa and, where appropriate, Remin Therapy may be recommended to help support enamel and gum health throughout treatment.

Retention and long-term stability

Once treatment is complete, retainers are used to help maintain the result.

This may include fixed retainers, removable retainers, or a combination of both, depending on individual needs.

Fees

Teeth straightening

£2,995 - £4,995

Fees are confirmed following assessment, once the most appropriate treatment approach and duration are understood.

If you're considering teeth straightening for aesthetic or functional reasons, the best place to start is a consultation.

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66 Halliford St, London N1 3HF, UK

66 Halliford Street, Islington, London, N1 3HF

Located in the heart of Islington

Tube

  • Highbury & Islington (Victoria line) - 15min walk

  • Angel (Northern line) - 15min walk

  • Victoria Line / Overground

Train

  • Essex Road (National Rail) - 5min walk

  • Canonbury Station (Overground) - 10min walk

  • Highbury & Islington (National Rail & Overground) - 15min walk

Bus

  • 21, 38, 73, 341, 476

  • Stops within 2-5 min walk

Car & Bicycle

  • Limited paid parking is available on Halliford St & Rheidol Terrace

  • Bike racks are available just outside the clinic.

The first biologically minded,
health-led, dental clinic in Islington.

Looking beyond teeth to understand
how oral health fits into the bigger picture.

66-67 Halliford Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 3HF

©2026 N1 Dental - All Rights Reserved

The first biologically minded,
health-led, dental clinic in Islington.

Looking beyond teeth to understand
how oral health fits into the bigger picture.

66-67 Halliford Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 3HF

©2026 N1 Dental - All Rights Reserved