Aligners, braces or neither? Compare the options for Banstead, SM7, with a Diamond Apex practice a short drive away in Purley.
One practice, in Purley, for patients from Banstead
We have one practice: 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH, with free on-street parking outside. There is no Foxley Lane Dental branch in Banstead, just Banstead patients who make the trip to us.
Before you settle on Invisalign, it is worth stepping back and asking a broader question: of all the ways to straighten teeth, which one actually suits your mouth, your routine and your budget? For Banstead patients, that is where a good conversation begins, and it is where this page begins too.
In practice there are three sensible options on the table: clear aligners like Invisalign, fixed braces, and choosing to leave things as they are for now. Each earns its place with different people. The aim is to match the method to you, not to talk you into whichever pays best.
Here is how they tend to differ, set out so you can weigh them up from home near Banstead village before any appointment.
Clear aligners. Strengths: Discreet, removable for meals and cleaning, comfortable, fewer visits. Trade-offs: Only work at around 22 hours of wear a day, so they need self-discipline
Fixed braces. Strengths: Bonded on so no willpower needed, suit more complex movements. Trade-offs: More visible, fiddly to clean around, more chair time
Waiting. Strengths: No cost or commitment right now. Trade-offs: Crowding can make cleaning harder over time, so choose it knowingly
For most Banstead adults with mild to moderate crowding, spacing or a drifted bite, aligners tend to strike the best balance. You lift them out for a meal on the Downs or a night out, the digital scan replaces messy impressions, and you see a future-smile simulation before you commit. Where a case is genuinely complex, we will tell you so rather than push the system past its limits.
When you compare on price alone, it is easy to miss what sits inside the figure. Our Invisalign treatment includes three sets of Vivera retainers, premium whitening once your teeth are settled, and a comprehensive one-year guarantee, all of which shape the true value of the aligner route against the alternatives.
This patient’s teeth were carefully aligned with Invisalign, creating a straighter, healthier-looking smile and a more balanced bite.
Crowded and uneven teeth were aligned with Invisalign, giving the patient a more balanced bite and a straighter smile.
This patient achieved a straighter smile with Invisalign, closing gaps and creating a more even, natural look.
This patient’s smile was transformed with Invisalign, achieving improved alignment and a more even, healthy appearance.
The honest way to choose is the free consultation. We assess your teeth, talk through what you want, and lay out which option genuinely fits, including saying so if Invisalign is not your best bet. No pressure to commit on the day.
Indicative pricing starts from around £3,500 in full, or from around £291.66 a month over 12 months at 0% interest. These figures are indicative and confirmed once your case is planned, with Tabeo finance available to spread the cost. As a Diamond Apex provider, one of a small number across Europe, we plan a high volume of cases, so if you choose aligners you are in experienced hands.
It depends on how complex your case is and how consistently you will wear the aligners, which a free consultation answers far more reliably than guesswork.
Yes, they address many bite problems as well as crowding and gaps, though the most complex bites can suit other approaches.
We will tell you honestly if there is no rush, and explain what to keep an eye on so the decision is yours to make.
It is a short drive across from Banstead village and the Downs to our Purley practice, with free parking on Foxley Lane.
Yes, three sets of Vivera retainers and premium whitening are both part of the package as standard.
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From Banstead village and the Downs out towards Tadworth and across the wider SM7 postcode, we are happy to talk you through every route before you choose.
Lucy was very reassuring to make me feel I found my new local dentist in Christine, thank you. I was cared about and the efficiency was fantastic.
Robyn Yates
All carried out at our one practice, 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH.
Monday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday
8.30am - 8.00pm
Thursday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday
8:30am - 4.00pm
Saturday
9.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday
Closed
