Guide
Invisalign vs Braces
Clear aligners and fixed braces both straighten teeth. Here's how they differ, so you can ask the right questions at your consultation.
At a glance
| Invisalign | Fixed braces | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear and discreet | Visible brackets and wires |
| Removable | Yes — to eat, drink and brush | No |
| Wear time | About 22 hours a day | Fixed in place |
| Suits | Many cases that would traditionally have been treated with braces | Crowding, gaps and bite correction |
| At TJ Smile Studio | From £1,800 | We treat with Invisalign instead |
Who Invisalign suits
Many patients who would once have been offered fixed braces can now be treated with Invisalign clear aligners — which is what we use at TJ Smile Studio. They suit adults with crowding, gaps or bite issues who want a discreet option and will wear their aligners for about 22 hours a day. An Invisalign consultation (£50) confirms whether aligners can achieve the result you want and what your treatment would involve.
Patient finance
Spread the cost over 10 months — interest free.
You don't have to pay for your treatment in one go. Through our finance partner Chrysalis Finance, you can spread the cost of treatment over 10 monthly payments at 0% APR — so the total you repay is exactly the price of your treatment, with nothing added.
- 0% APR over 3, 6 or 10 months — interest free, with nothing added to the treatment price.
- Treatment costs from £350 up to £25,000 can be financed.
- Pay a deposit of up to 50% to bring your monthly payment down, or nothing at all.
- Apply online in minutes and get a decision straight away. Acceptance is subject to status.
Work out your monthly payment
Enter your treatment cost to see what you'd pay each month.
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Representative example: treatment costing £3,000 with no deposit. Total amount of credit £3,000. Total charge for credit £0. Total amount repayable £3,000, by 10 monthly payments of £300. Representative 0% APR.
Finance is provided by Chrysalis Finance Limited. Credit is subject to status, affordability checks and acceptance; terms and conditions apply, and you must be 18 or over and a UK resident. Your finance agreement is with Chrysalis Finance Limited, not with TJ Smile Studio, and its full terms will be given to you by Chrysalis before you commit to anything.
FAQs
Your questions
For many patients, yes — including cases that would traditionally have been treated with braces. We use Invisalign at TJ Smile Studio, and your consultation confirms whether it suits your case.
From £1,800 at TJ Smile Studio, with 0% finance available.
We treat with Invisalign clear aligners rather than fixed braces. If you've been told you need braces, book an Invisalign consultation to see whether aligners can achieve your result.