Before & after · Patient story

From before to after in 13 months: a braces patient's review

Key points

  • A patient shares his view of treatment with Dr Sarah Sadek.
  • His braces were in place for about 13 months.
  • His smile is shown before and after treatment.
  • He explains how happy he is with how it turned out.

About this transformation

A 33-second patient review about 13 months in braces with Dr Sarah Sadek, with before and after photos.

Shared with the patient's permission. Every case is different and results vary.

Questions we often hear

What is the first step?

Book a consultation. We look at your teeth and bite, discuss braces and aligners and give you an idea of time and cost.

Do braces affect speaking or eating?

You may need a few days to adjust. Most people speak normally straight away and soon get used to eating with braces.

Are retainers for life?

We recommend wearing retainers long term, often at night, to keep your teeth straight.

Save on treatment with a Waterloo 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.

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

Seeing us at Waterloo

Waterloo Dental & Orthodontics is at 223 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8XH, a short walk from Waterloo and Lambeth North stations and close to the Southbank. Call 020 7928 5844 or book online.

In this video

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