Possibly — that's why the rule exists. Most persistent ulcers turn out to be benign causes (deficiency, local irritation, immune patterns). A small percentage represent something needing urgent treatment including oral cancer screening. The 3-week rule ensures everyone gets evaluated rather than waiting.
Often yes — fewer sessions needed means lower total cost. A 15-year-old faded tattoo might clear in 4–6 sessions vs 8–10 for similar fresh work. We quote realistic per-tattoo plan at consultation based on age and other factors.
Generally yes for case complexity, refinement planning, and accurate tier assessment. Substantial experience produces pattern recognition that less-experienced providers don't have.
Yes. Composite bonding is £175 for a simple case and £350 for a complex one, so a small edge repair sits at the lower end. For a full-smile plan the difference compounds across several teeth. The right level depends on what each tooth actually needs, not on the total budget a patient wants to hit, and the quote is given in writing before treatment.
Popular approaches in Korea include fat dissolving injections, V-line thread lifts and jaw contouring. Our Korean V Lift, a mono-thread lift, is £1,600.
Finance decision in minutes at consultation. Acceptance and plan setup within 1-2 days. Treatment can typically start within 2-3 weeks of consultation (allowing time for impressions, plan finalisation, aligner manufacture). Finance doesn't significantly delay treatment.
Progress appointments every 4-8 weeks during active treatment. Shorter intervals for complex cases or early treatment. Less frequent appointments later in straightforward cases.
Typically every 1-2 weeks. Depends on case complexity and movement type. Your clinician specifies the change schedule.
ONDA is £300 per session, and a course of four is £1,020 (15% off), including an online personal training session. Aqualyx fat dissolving is from £350 per session. Your full plan, including any skin tightening, is quoted in writing at consultation.
Large or sleeve work is quoted in writing after assessment, as the cost depends on size, colour complexity and individual response. For reference, tattoo removal at DWL starts from £750 per course of up to 10 appointments, and the patch test is free. 0% APR finance over 12 months via Tabeo, subject to status.
Re-treatment uses the same plans as initial Invisalign: Express £2,200 with one refinement, Moderate £3,400 with one refinement, or Unlimited £4,500–£4,900. Minor relapse often suits a smaller plan, and the fee is confirmed in writing after your free consultation.
£225 per arch at DWL for Vivera replacement. Every 3-5 years typical replacement cycle. Bonded wire retainer £195 per arch (additional one-off, lasts indefinitely until removed).
Typically 2–4 sessions. Light cover-ups over light originals can need just 1–2; complex cover-ups over heavy originals can need 4–6. Quoted at consultation after discussing your specific cover-up plans.
Typically more than black ink — often 10–16 sessions vs 6–10 for black. Varies by specific colours involved. Quoted per-tattoo in consultation based on actual pigment assessment.
Typically 4–6 sessions for substantial clearance. Some clear in 3–4 sessions; some need 6–8 despite age. Individual assessment at consultation gives the realistic estimate.
4–6 weeks after session 1 shows subtle lightening. By session 3 the change is clearly visible. Major clearance happens in sessions 5–8 typically.
Ideally 6–8 weeks after the final fade session. The skin needs to heal fully and final pigment clearance needs to complete. Going to the tattoo artist too soon can compromise both the fade and the new tattoo.
Phone or WhatsApp us early on a weekday and we will offer the soonest slot we can for a dental problem assessment (£75). We are closed at weekends and do not take walk-ins. Out of hours, call NHS 111, which can direct you to urgent dental care.
About 15 to 20 minutes, north up Upper Street past Islington Green, then bearing right onto Essex Road. It is a flat, well-lit walk. Many patients cycle: by bike or e-bike (Lime or Forest) it is about 5 to 10 minutes from Angel, along Upper Street and Essex Road.
Treatment itself 5–30 minutes depending on size. Total appointment 60 minutes including numbing cream application (45 min before) and aftercare instructions.
Consultation to start of treatment 3-4 weeks. Active treatment 3-18 months by tier. Refinements may add 2-6 months. Retention indefinite (lifelong).
Mild relapse 3-6 months (Express). Moderate 6-9 months (Lite). Significant 12-18 months (Full). Often shorter than original orthodontics for comparable movement.
Mild cases 6-9 months (Lite tier). Moderate cases 12-15 months (Full). Severe cases 15-18+ months. Compliance critical.
There is no national rule that stops you being seen after two years away. NHS practices do not keep permanent registers, so they may treat a returning patient as new. We are a private practice: however long it has been, you book a 30-minute examination (£65) and we start from where things are today.
45 minutes typically. Includes examination, photographs, and discussion of treatment options. The Invisalign consultation is free.