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Invisalign vs Composite Bonding
Straightening teeth and reshaping them are very different treatments. Here's which suits what — and why many smiles use both.
At a glance
| Invisalign | Composite bonding | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Moves teeth into a better position | Reshapes and rebuilds the surface of teeth |
| Price at TJ Smile Studio | From £1,800 | From £200 per tooth |
| Time | Around 6–18 months | Usually one appointment |
| Natural tooth | Kept as it is | Little or none removed |
| Best for | Crowding, gaps and bite | Chips, small gaps, uneven edges |
Why many patients do both
Aligning teeth first means bonding can be added more conservatively afterwards, often to fewer teeth — which is why aligners followed by bonding is a common smile plan. Our Straight & Bright package combining aligners with whitening and finishing starts from £2,495.
Not sure which you need?
The right choice depends on your teeth, bite and goals — a consultation (£50, redeemable against treatment booked within 30 days) confirms what suits you.
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.
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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.
I M DEN LIMITED trading as TJ Smile Studio is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. I M DEN LIMITED is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated.
FAQs
Your questions
Bonding can disguise mildly uneven or slightly rotated teeth by reshaping them, but it doesn't move teeth. For crowding or bite problems, Invisalign is usually the better option.
0% APR finance is available over 3, 6 or 10 months on treatment costs from £350 to £25,000, subject to status.
