Before & after · Braces

A braces case from start to finish, explained by an orthodontist

At a glance

  • Dr Sarah talks through a single case using the patient's own photos.
  • She explains the starting problem and why the treatment plan was chosen.
  • You can follow how the teeth moved over time and how long treatment lasted.
  • It shows the planning behind orthodontic treatment, not just the end result.

About this case

In three minutes, Dr Sarah Sadek walks through a braces case from the initial assessment to the final smile.

No two cases are the same. Your own plan and likely timescale are explained at your consultation at SW3 Dental in Chelsea.

Your questions answered

What records are taken before treatment?

Normally photographs, a 3D scan or impressions and, if needed, X-rays.

How often do braces need adjusting?

Usually every 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the stage you are at.

Can I preview my result before I start?

With aligners we can show you a digital plan. With braces we explain the aims of treatment and show you similar cases.

Save on treatment with an SW3 Dental plan

Student Smile members get 15% off all treatments, including aligners and braces. Smile for Life plan members get 10% off private treatment, including aligners. Both plans also cover your check-ups and hygiene visits.

Student plans from £12.95/month →   Practice plans from £14.95/month →

12-month minimum term. Student plans need a valid student card. The SW3 Essentials plan discount does not include aligners; full details and exclusions are in the terms. Student terms · Practice plan terms.

Seeing us in Chelsea

SW3 Dental is on the first floor at 295 King's Road, London SW3 5EP, a short bus ride from Sloane Square and within walking distance of South Kensington station. Call 020 3474 6302 or book online.

In this video

Presenter
Dr Sarah Sadek
Specialist Orthodontist & Clinical Director
GDC No. 114943 · Chelsea · Waterloo · Croydon

General information only. This video and page give general information and are not personal dental or medical advice. Treatment suitability, results and timescales vary between patients and are confirmed at a consultation. Some videos were recorded at other practices in our group. Last reviewed October 2026.

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