Kids and Teens

Today, children generally are very comfortable with the idea of getting braces. There may be some concern about the placement of the brace – but rest assured there is NO tenderness during this appointment at all. 

Adults and children alike benefit from Orthodontics but treatment does work more quickly in kids as they are growing thus facilitating tooth movement.

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What is involved when my child gets braces?

Firstly, the Orthodontist will meet you in the surgery upstairs and talk about your concerns with your teeth. He will then take photographs of the dentition and carry out an assessment of the teeth and the bite. Records then have to be taken and this includes one dental Xray and impressions /moulds of the teeth and bite – this involves a small tray with impression putty in the mouth to create study models of the teeth. With these records, the Orthodontist can then make a detailed plan of the diagnosis and treatment plan for your child. The Xray is carried out downstairs using our state of the art Digital Xray machine. 

Getting the braces placed on the teeth is a very straightforward process – A PACK is given to each patient at this appointment which has brushes, mouthwashes, wax etc etc for your use. We will show you how to brush your teeth and advice on caring for teeth and brace will be given.

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Fixed Braces

Often ‘fixed appliances’ are recommended and these are ‘stuck’ to the teeth. We use these braces because they move the teeth in a very controlled 3 dimensional fashion; because you can obtain a very high standard of finish; and they cannot be removed thus generally they work more quickly.
The fixed appliances are silver, ceramic or clear – the latter two types are less noticeable. For more information on the types of braces available at our Dublin Orthodontic Clinic, please visit our Types of Braces page.

Removable Braces

Removable appliances/braces are used in children who have more ‘severe bites’ for a period of time before the fixed (train-track) braces are placed. An example is the Twin Block functional appliance – At Glasnevin Orthodontics there is NO EXTRA CHARGE for these. The Twin Block appliance is a functional appliance which harnesses growth in the growing child to move the teeth en masse and correct the bite. For example if the lower jaw is set back from the upper jaw this can be corrected as well as straightening the teeth. There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for this stage of treatment.

What our clients say…

Real smiles, life-changing results. Hear directly from the patients who trusted us with their orthodontic care

EXCELLENT

Based on 17 reviews

David Kelly

2024-12-20

I had an exceptionally positive experience with Glasnevin Orthodontics and couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Declan, Sheila, Sharon and the entire team offer an outstanding level of service and are true experts in their field.

For anyone (of any age) that is considering getting braces or other orthodontic work, I would recommend calling Glasnevin Orthodontics.

The clinic is also very accessible with excellent public transport and nearby parking.

Emily Ryan

2024-08-06

Declan is fantastic. I went to him many years ago now but I will say the only thing I was ever unhappy with was that when I was having my braces removed, he shaved down the bumps on my teeth without asking me first. I had no idea what he was doing until after he did it and to this day I still miss them. I really liked the way my teeth looked with them and obviously they won’t grow back!

This has been my one and only complaint with Declan after his many years of amazing service and his extremely helpful team.

Katrina B

2023-02-21

Cannot recommend Glasnevin Orthodontics enough. Got braces as an adult and I felt looked after from beginning to end (from Sheelagh in reception, to the nurses and of course Declan who is patient, knowledgeable and listened to me the whole way). Absolutely delighted with the results after 2.5 years of treatment. Happy now I have somewhere I can trust to bring my kids in the future. Zero hidden extras and nothing but care.

Erica Fox

2022-05-11

Couldn’t recommend Declan and his team enough. Such lovely staff and Declan the orthodontist is amazing. He gave me the most amazing smile and couldn’t be happier with my teeth 😍

Sylwia Kazmierczak-Murray

2022-03-29

Very general advice on the first visit (including straight away talking about available payment plan!), I expected much more insight from a specialist. Not ideal location if you need parking as well.

Lisa Carton

2021-01-18

Absolutely fantastic 5 star service. These guys are amazing at what they do. I cant recommend these guys enough. Declan is so welcoming, professional and brilliant at what he does. From the time I walked into his practice I felt so welcome. I just got my braces off this morning. I love love love the result. For 3 years i attended this practice with not one complaint. Pain free process so efficient and such a perfectionist. Massive shout out to all of the dental nurses who are so friendly and helpful.
The receptionist Shiela is such a people person. She is just a legend. She is a natural at dealing with people, remembers every persons name and its never any bother to cancel or change your appointment. During this pandemic every precaution was taken to keep all staff and patients safe. I am literally raving about this company. I have never received customer like it. Thanks so much guys.

Margaret Maloney

2020-09-30

My daughter just got her braces off yesterday after 3 years. The results are amazing, she is delighted with them. Declan and his team are fantastic. I would highly recommend Glasnevin Orthdontics.

Jonathan Murphy

2020-09-19

I spent just over 5 years with Declan and team. Declan is above all else an efficient and professional orthodontist with many years experience which shows with his expert care. Declan and team made it easy from start to finish. If anyone is considering getting braces, there is no better orthodontist.

Anita Dwyer

2020-07-16

I've had my braces (top and bottom) done by Declan in Glasnevin Orthodontics, have them off about 7 months now and am delighted with the result! Would definitely recommend

Andris Vics

2019-10-22

Great job done for me. Strongly recomend

Seamus Twomey

2019-03-27

I recently just had my braces removed after three years. Glasnevin Orthodontics provided a first class service through out my time with them. Very reasonable prices and were very flexible with my payments. I would thoroughly recommend them.