7 & Up Orthodontic Check-UpRathfarnham
What Age Should My Child See the Orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists advises that children should have their initial orthodontic check-up by the age of 7. Following this guideline, Terenure Orthodontics offers complimentary early orthodontic evaluations for young patients, helping to establish a foundation for their oral health and guide the development of a beautiful smile. This early assessment is vital for detecting potential orthodontic issues that can be monitored or treated early on to avoid more serious problems in the future. Conveniently, Terenure Orthodontics is just a short distance from Rathfarnham, making it easily accessible for local families.
When Should My Child Get Braces?
At our clinic, we adopt a conservative approach when it comes to recommending orthodontic treatment for children. We believe in suggesting braces or other interventions only when it is clearly beneficial and can significantly improve the child's oral health and development. This conservative strategy ensures that treatments are primarily in the child's best interest, reducing unnecessary physical and emotional stress. Rathfarnham is conveniently located near Terenure Orthodontics, ensuring families in the area have easy access to our services.
Our dedication to early and thorough evaluations helps ensure that children are on the right track for a lifetime of optimal oral health. Any orthodontic treatment we recommend is timely, suitable, and customised to meet the specific needs of each young patient.
Parking & Public Transport
Enjoy complimentary on-street parking on Fortfield Drive, ensuring easy parking for our patients. Regular bus services connect Rathfarnham and Terenure, providing a convenient public transport option to visit our 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.
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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.
