7 & Up Orthodontic Check-UpKimmage
When Should My Child Visit an Orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontics advises that children undergo their initial orthodontic evaluation by age 7, and this is a guideline that we at Terenure Orthodontics adhere to as well. In addition, Kimmage is merely a short distance from Terenure Orthodontics, making it convenient for families in the area. Our clinic provides complimentary early orthodontic assessments for children to establish a baseline for their dental health. Spotting potential orthodontic issues early can allow them to be monitored or treated before they become more severe.
What’s the Right Age for My Child to Get Braces?
We believe in a conservative and cautious approach to treating young patients. Our philosophy is to recommend orthodontic intervention only when it is clearly necessary and offers substantial benefits. This ensures that any treatment is in the best interest of the child’s dental health and development. By choosing to treat only when essential, we aim to alleviate both the physical and emotional stress on the child, providing care that is effective and considerate of their overall well-being.
Our dedication to early and thorough evaluation sets children on the path to long-term oral health. We ensure that any orthodontic treatment is timely, suitable, and individually tailored to meet their specific needs. It's also worth noting that Terenure Orthodontics is just a short drive from Kimmage, making our clinic easily accessible for families in that area.
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Benefit from free on-street parking on Fortfield Drive, making it straightforward for our patients to find parking. There are frequent bus services between Kimmage and Terenure, offering a reliable public transport option to reach the clinic.
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The Process
This appointment is to discuss your goals with one of our specialist orthodontists. It may also involve your dental and medical history, a physical examination of your teeth and jaw, X-rays, and possibly impressions of your teeth to create models.
The orthodontist will review the X-rays, photos, and examination results to devise a specific plan for moving your teeth into the correct position. This plan will include the estimated length of treatment, cost of treatment and any preparatory work needed.
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This might involve dental cleaning, addressing any existing dental issues like cavities, and possibly extracting teeth to create space for adjustments. Once these issues have been adressed, it's time to move onto the next phase!
The orthodontist places attachments onto your teeth to help the aligner grip your teeth. The first course of aligners are then given to you. We ensure that the aligners fit appropriotely at this point and explain everything you need to know to start your journey.
You will have regular appointments (usually every 8-10) for progress checks. During these visits, the orthodontist will check the fit of your aligners and may advise that a new set of aligners are ordered.
The attachments and wires are carefully removed, and any adhesive is cleaned off your teeth. This is usually a quick and painless process.
To keep your teeth in their new position after the braces are removed, most patients will need to wear a retainer full time for a period following the removal of braces, transitioning to night-time wear to ensure teeth do not shift back to their original positions. Read more here.
Read what our patients say about us
"Two of my daughters had braces fitted by the lovely Dr. Katherine Condren. I would highly recommend her services, she was so good with my daughters, we are extremely happy with the service received and they both have beautiful smiles now."
"Dr Joseph O’Connor is such a skilled orthodontist. His kindness and attention to detail is outstanding. He takes the time to explain everything and makes you feel very comfortable. Could not recommend him more."
"Joseph is a kind, compassionate and skilled orthodontist. He has a beautiful patient manner and his attention to detail is second to none. Highly recommend."
"I had a great experience with Dr O’Connor and his team. Booking was simple and they were very friendly & efficient throughout. Would highly recommended."
"Amazing service, highly professional. Dr O'Connor was really kind and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!"
"Extremely happy with the outcome after braces, great attention to detail! Highly recommend."
"Dr O'Connor is a brilliant orthodontist, the consultation was thorough and he's easy to talk to."
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Discuss your goals with one of our specialist orthodontists to find out what treatment option suits you best. We offer complimentary online consultations for all patients.
