Smiles By The Green,
Just Up The Road From Streatham

Check whether your treatment history and X-rays will be transferred, what costs are private vs NHS, and whether continuity of care is maintained.

It depends on your policy — cosmetic and implant work often aren’t covered, while general care might be. Always check with your insurer before booking.

Yes — your dentist will plan your aligner stages around extractions if needed, often pausing or modifying treatment to allow healing first.

Yes, but your gum health must be stabilised first. Treatments like gingival grafts or periodontal care may be necessary before bonding or implants.

Typically several weeks to months — the implant needs to integrate with bone (osseointegration) before placing the final restoration.

Most patients adapt within a few days; mild speech irregularities are common initially but usually resolve quickly.

Yes — smoking slows healing and raises failure risk for implants, and can also stain whitening results, so reducing or quitting is recommended.

If you move nearby, continuation is often feasible. If farther away, you may need to transfer care; your dentist can coordinate a smooth handover.

Avoid biting hard objects, maintain good oral hygiene, and schedule regular checkups so touch-ups can be done before visible wear appears.

It can be tempting for cost savings, but follow-up, warranties, and continuity of care can be difficult. Many UK dentists won’t take responsibility for foreign work later.