Guides
Costs, comparisons & straight answers.
Thinking about your smile but not sure what it costs, how long it lasts, or which treatment is actually right for you? These guides give you honest answers before you ever pick up the phone — written and reviewed by Dr. Albert Gajdos, cosmetic dentist in Windsor.
Composite Bonding
Cost & prices Composite Bonding Cost Price per tooth, full smile, what changes the price, and 0% finance — with the UK price range explained by a cosmetic dentist. Read the guide → Bonding vs veneers Composite Bonding vs Veneers Cost, longevity, tooth removal and which suits your smile — an honest, side-by-side comparison. Read the guide → Is it safe? Does Composite Bonding Damage Your Teeth? The honest answer — why bonding is additive and reversible, when it could cause problems, and how to make it last. Read the guide → Am I suitable? Am I Suitable for Composite Bonding? Who bonding suits best — and when to align with Invisalign first for a more natural, less bulky result. Read the guide → Which is right? Edge Bonding vs Composite Veneers Which is right for you — edge bonding for mild changes, composite veneers for bigger transformations. Same price, dentist-led choice. Read the guide → Aftercare Composite Bonding Aftercare Foods, staining, retainers, whitening top-ups and hygiene — how to keep composite bonding bright and chip-free for years. Read the guide → Contouring vs bonding Tooth Contouring vs Composite Bonding Reshaping enamel versus adding to it — which suits small tweaks, which suits bigger changes, and why they often work together. Read the guide → After Invisalign Composite Bonding After Invisalign Why aligning first, then refining with bonding, gives the most natural, conservative finish. Read the guide → How many teeth? How Many Teeth Do You Need for Bonding? The “smile zone” explained — usually the upper 6, 8 or 10 that show when you smile, and what that costs. Read the guide → Straighten teeth? Can Bonding Straighten Crooked Teeth? The honest answer — bonding masks mild crookedness but doesn’t move teeth; when to align first with Invisalign. Read the guide → Chipped tooth How to Fix a Chipped Front Tooth Same-day, no-drill composite bonding for a chipped front tooth — options by severity, and when to see a dentist fast. Read the guide → Close a gap How to Close a Gap in Your Teeth Bonding, veneers or Invisalign to close a diastema — which suits small gaps, which suits larger ones. Read the guide → Black triangles Black Triangles Between Teeth What causes those gaps at the gum line — and how composite bonding closes them once your gums are healthy. Read the guide →
Teeth Whitening
Cost & prices Teeth Whitening Cost UK price ranges for home and in-chair whitening, plus dentist-prescribed bespoke home whitening from £349 in Windsor. Read the guide → Legal & safety Is Salon Teeth Whitening Legal & Safe? Who can legally whiten teeth in the UK, why salon whitening is illegal, and whether professional whitening is safe for your enamel. Read the guide → In-chair vs home In-Chair vs At-Home Whitening In-chair, dentist-prescribed home trays or shop kits — compared on cost, speed, safety and results. Read the guide → Sensitivity Does Teeth Whitening Hurt? Any sensitivity is usually mild, temporary and reversible — not damage, and there are ways to keep it gentle. Read the guide →
Invisalign
Cost & prices Invisalign Cost UK price ranges, single vs both arches, and monthly 0% finance — from £2,950, around £150 a month, in Windsor. Read the guide → Invisalign vs braces Invisalign vs Braces Cost, appearance, comfort, speed and results — an honest comparison of clear aligners and fixed braces. Read the guide → Explained Attachments, IPR, Refinements & Elastics The Invisalign jargon explained — attachments, IPR, refinements and elastics: what each one is, and why none of them damage your teeth. Read the guide → Retainers Do You Need a Retainer After Invisalign? Yes — teeth drift back without retention. Fixed versus removable retainers, and the advantages of each. Read the guide → Fixed retainers Do You Need a Fixed Retainer? Fixed vs removable for keeping teeth straight long term — what the evidence shows, and why a bonded wire needs no willpower. Read the guide → How long? How Long Does Invisalign Take? Simple cases 3–6 months, most 6–15, complex up to 18–24 — what sets your timeline, honestly. Read the guide →
Porcelain Veneers
Cost & prices Porcelain Veneers Cost UK price per tooth, full-set pricing, longevity and 0% finance — from £950 per veneer, six-veneer set from £5,700. Read the guide → Is it safe? Do Veneers Ruin Your Teeth? An honest answer — how much tooth is really removed, when veneers cause harm, and how to keep them conservative. Read the guide → UK vs abroad Veneers: UK vs Turkey A balanced comparison — veneers vs crowns, how much tooth is removed, aftercare, and the true lifetime cost. Read the guide →
Smile Makeover
Cost & prices Smile Makeover Cost What a smile makeover includes, UK price ranges, and the treatments that make it up — bonding-led from ~£3,040. Read the guide → Wedding timeline Wedding Smile Makeover Timeline A month-by-month countdown to a wedding-ready smile — start early, and never rush irreversible work. Read the guide → Gummy smile How to Fix a Gummy Smile Gum contouring, anti-wrinkle treatment or restoring worn teeth — the right fix depends on the cause. Read the guide →
Planning & advice
Finance & paying How Dental Finance Works Spreading the cost with 0% APR — how it works, what you can finance, and paying off early with no penalty. Read the guide → Teeth moving? Why Do Teeth Move as You Get Older? Teeth drift through life — even without braces. Why it happens, and how to hold your smile in place. Read the guide → White spots White Spots on Teeth What causes white spots — and how ICON, whitening or bonding treat them, matched to the real cause. Read the guide → Under-18s Can Under-18s Have Cosmetic Treatment? Health-led, not vanity — when treatment is right for a younger patient, and the conservative approach we take. Read the guide →
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