In May 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) passed Resolution WHA74.5. This landmark resolution highlighted the importance of Oral Health. The WHO Global Health agenda wants tackle the growing burden of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCD’s) … Read more
The answer lies in the reason why they are called retainers. Without them, your teeth could relapse back towards their old position before your treatment started. In the immediate weeks and months after you finish treatment … Read more
Ideally, it’s best to have Orthodontic treatment completed by one practitioner rather than to change mid-treatment. That said, if you were to move to Ireland before completing treatment, a local orthodontist would be able to … Read more
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the international standard used by HSE specialist orthodontists to determine whether or not your child qualifies for HSE orthodontic treatment. The Dental Health component grades the need … Read more
Straightening teeth and aligning teeth appear similar but they serve different functions. Both are needed to improve ones’ smile. Straightening teeth involves moving teeth by tipping and rotating them into their correct position in line … Read more
Braces are fixed permanently to the teeth for the duration of Orthodontic treatment. There are many types: metal/silver, ceramic/tooth coloured, and lingual positioned on the tongue side of the teeth so you can’t see them. … Read more
Only a dentist that has completed additional specialist training can call themselves an Orthodontist. This specialist training is an additional three years of full-time, post-graduate university training, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of dental … Read more
Firstly, you may question them about their training, experience and qualifications and if they have completed a full-time 3 years postgraduate training program in Orthodontics and not a short weekend course or night time course. … Read more
All members of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland are Registered Specialist Orthodontists. You can search for a Specialist in your area here There are a few ways to check if a dentist offering treatment with braces … Read more
There are 3 main types of braces: Fixed appliances with orthodontic brackets and archwires Removable appliances with an acrylic base Removable appliances that are vacuum formed clear acrylic that fits around the teeth. These all … Read more