Treatments
Orthodontics and Invisalign
Straighter teeth for adults, teenagers and children. Our specialist orthodontist offers clear aligners such as Invisalign, discreet ceramic and lingual braces, and early treatment for younger patients.
What are braces for?
Braces and aligners straighten teeth and close gaps without removing any tooth tissue. Treatment usually takes between 6 and 18 months, depending on how much the teeth need to move.
Early orthodontic treatment
For children, early treatment can sometimes prevent problems from developing and make later treatment shorter and simpler.
Types of treatment
Invisalign clear aligners
A series of thin, clear aligners, planned digitally from a scan of your teeth, gradually moves your teeth into position.
Ceramic braces
Tooth-coloured brackets and clear elastics are far less noticeable than traditional metal braces.
Lingual braces
Custom-made braces fitted to the back of the teeth, so they are hidden from view.
Retainers
Fixed or removable retainers help keep your teeth in their new position after treatment.
Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Francesca Pantanali
GDC No. 188314 · on the GDC specialist list in Orthodontics
Francesca is a Specialist Orthodontist with over 25 years’ experience and an Invisalign Mentor, supporting other clinicians in aligner therapy. After qualifying as a Specialist Orthodontist from the Catholic University of Rome and completing her PhD in Orthodontics, she taught postgraduate students before moving to the UK, where she works as a Consultant Orthodontist in East Sussex and in private practice in London.
She believes orthodontic treatment should be comfortable, discreet and tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and age, whether for children and teenagers starting their smile journey or adults looking for a refined change.