7 & Up Orthodontic Check-UpTallaght
What Age should my Child see the Orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists advises that kids should have their initial orthodontic check-up by the age of 7, a standard closely followed by Terenure Orthodontics. Conveniently, Tallaght is located a short distance from Terenure Orthodontics. At our clinic, we offer free early orthodontic assessments for children to set a foundation for their oral health, ensuring their smiles develop beautifully. This early evaluation is vital for spotting potential orthodontic problems that, if detected early, can be managed or treated to avoid more significant issues down the line.
When should my Child have Braces?
We favour a conservative strategy when recommending treatments for younger patients. We only propose interventions when they are clearly beneficial and can provide notable improvements. This cautious approach guarantees that any treatment is genuinely in the child's best interest, promoting both their dental health and development. Taking this route helps to reduce any physical or emotional stress on the child, delivering care that is effective and sensitive to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to early and meticulous evaluation helps pave the way for lifelong excellent oral health for children. Tallaght, not far from Terenure Orthodontics, allows for convenient visits. It ensures that any orthodontic treatments administered are timely, suitable, and customised to meet each child's unique needs.
Parking & Public Transport
We are pleased to offer complimentary on-street parking along Fortfield Drive, making it easy for our patients to find a spot. There are direct and frequent buses between Tallaght and Terenure, providing a convenient public transport route to 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. We offer complimentary online consultations for all patients.
