Would you like straighter teeth without fixed metal braces? Thames Street Dental provides various teeth straightening options, including 32Co Clear Aligner consultations in Kingston for adults who want to understand whether removable, discreet aligners could be suitable.
Your visit starts with an assessment of your teeth, gums and bite. We can then compare 32Co, Invisalign and other teeth straightening in Kingston options before you decide what to do next.
The clear trays are designed to be unobtrusive when worn, although they are not completely invisible.
You remove the aligners to eat, drink anything other than water, brush and floss.
Each set is created to fit your teeth and support the planned movement sequence.
32Co describes its model as local dentist care with orthodontic planning support.
We monitor how your teeth are moving and can respond if treatment needs adjusting.
There are no brackets or wires, and you can continue to enjoy usual foods while the aligners are out.
32Co aligners are a series of thin, transparent trays used to straighten teeth. Each aligner is slightly different from the one before it, applying controlled pressure to guide teeth towards the positions agreed in your treatment plan.
Your care still takes place with your treating dentist, who assesses your mouth, explains your options and remains responsible for your clinical treatment and reviews. For a deeper background guide, read what 32Co aligners are.
They are not suitable for every tooth movement or bite problem. A consultation is the reliable way to check your options.
We listen to what you would like to change and examine your teeth, gums and bite, including previous orthodontic treatment and how aligners would fit your routine.
If your mouth is healthy and aligners appear suitable, we may take photographs, X-rays and a digital scan or impressions so your treatment can be planned.
We explain likely treatment time, costs, benefits, limitations and alternatives. Digital previews can illustrate the intended direction of treatment, but final tooth movement can vary.
You wear each set as instructed and attend reviews so fit and progress can be checked. Some patients need refinements to help reach the planned result.
After active treatment, retainers help keep your teeth in their new positions. Teeth can move again over time, so long-term retention is part of maintaining the result.
A new aligner may feel tight and your teeth may be mildly tender for a few days. Your speech may sound slightly different at first, although this often settles as you become used to the trays.
You should remove aligners for meals and drinks other than water. Clean your teeth before putting them back in whenever possible. For day-to-day appliance care, use our guide on how to clean clear aligners.
Some movements need small tooth-coloured attachments or careful enamel reshaping between selected teeth, called interproximal reduction. These are not needed in every case. If recommended, your dentist will explain why, how much is planned and what alternatives are available before asking for consent.
Additional aligners, known as refinements, may sometimes be needed if teeth do not track exactly as planned.
32Co and Invisalign are different clear aligner systems. One is not automatically right for everyone; the suitable option depends on your oral health, bite, movements required and preferences.
A clear aligner option that 32Co describes as combining local dentist care with orthodontic planning support. It may suit selected alignment concerns after assessment.
An established clear aligner brand with its own digital planning workflow and provider pathway. Read our Invisalign treatment page if you are comparing systems.
Systems vary by provider, assessment, supervision and retention. If you are considering remote aligners, read about the risks of ordering aligners online.
Our practice is at 28 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1PE, within easy reach of Kingston station, the riverside and the town centre. We welcome patients from Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, Norbiton, Hampton Wick, Teddington, New Malden and nearby areas.
The cost of 32Co treatment depends on complexity and what is included in your individual plan. After your assessment, we will provide a written estimate and explain likely additional costs before treatment begins.
For general pricing context, view our treatment fees, then ask the team what applies to your clear aligner plan.
They are transparent and designed to be discreet, but they are not completely invisible. Tooth-coloured attachments may also be noticeable at close range if your treatment requires them.
Clear aligners usually need to be worn for most of the day and night. Your dentist will give you specific instructions for your plan. Removing them for long periods may delay treatment or stop teeth tracking correctly.
No. Remove your aligners for meals and snacks, and normally for any drink other than water. Clean your teeth before putting them back in whenever possible.
You may feel pressure or mild tenderness after changing to a new aligner. This often settles within a few days. Contact the practice if you have significant pain, a sharp edge or an aligner that does not fit.
No. Aligners can help many suitable cases, but some complex tooth or jaw movements may be better treated with fixed braces, orthodontic referral or another approach.
Yes. Retainers are usually essential after clear aligner treatment because teeth can move back towards previous positions. We will explain which retainers are recommended and how to care for them.
Arrange a personalised consultation at Thames Street Dental. We will listen to what you would like to change, assess your smile and explain suitable options without pressure.
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