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Video · 2 min · Braces & aligners · Dr Sarah

Your first aligners: what happens at the fitting

Dr Sarah walks through what to expect when you collect your first aligners: checking the fit, attachments, how to put them in and take them out, and how long to wear them each day.

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60-second answers

Quick clips for the questions we hear most in the chair.

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Before & afters

Real smile transformations with clear aligners and braces, all treated by Dr Sarah and shared with our patients' permission. Results vary.

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Before and after: Gaps closed with clear alignersGaps closed with clear alignersDr Sarah · Clear aligners
Before and after: Top and bottom gaps closedTop and bottom gaps closedDr Sarah · Clear aligners
Before and after: Crooked front teeth straightenedCrooked front teeth straightenedDr Sarah · Clear aligners
Before and after: Braces off: the big revealBraces off: the big revealDr Sarah · Braces

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Meet the team

The clinicians who answer your questions, and the topics they'll talk about.

Dr Sarah

Dr Sarah Sadek

Specialist Orthodontist & Clinical Director
GDC No. 114943

Waterloo · Croydon

Talks about: braces, aligners, AddaSmile

Dr Anti

Dr Antikleia Nalmpanti

General Dentist, Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry
GDC No. 200008

Waterloo · Croydon

Talks about: implants, cosmetic dentistry

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Dr Iffat

Dr Iffat Ahmed

Associate Dentist
GDC No. 296064

Waterloo

Talks about: nervous patients, cosmetic options

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Dr Zaryan

Dr Zaryan Mozafari

Associate Dentist
GDC No. 323375

Waterloo · Croydon

Talks about: NHS and family dentistry

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Diane

Diane Alexe

Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No. 314012

Waterloo · Croydon

Talks about: braces care, children’s orthodontics

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Ewelina

Ewelina Wasik

Dental Hygienist
GDC No. 288573

Waterloo

Talks about: hygiene, whitening, gum health

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Dr Dudley

Dr Dudley Knight

Associate Dentist
GDC No. 51612

Croydon

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Halima

Haleema Hussain

Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No. 150173

Croydon

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Podcast episodes

Our first episodes, led by different members of the team. We'll add each one here when it's released.

Coming soon
Upcoming episode · Everyday care

Nervous about the dentist? What can help

Dr Iffat · HostEwelina · Guest
Coming soon
Upcoming episode · Parents & teens

When should my child see an orthodontist?

Diane · HostHalima · Guest
Coming soon
Upcoming episode · Implants

Replacing a missing tooth: your options

Dr Anti · HostDr Sarah · Guest

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Videos feature clinicians from our group of practices: SW3 Dental (Chelsea), Waterloo Dental & Orthodontics and Croydon Dental Practice. General information only – not a substitute for a personal consultation.