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“Committed to Creating Confident Smiles”
consist of metal brackets and arch wires and are popular with young children and some teenagers
The Invisalign System is a series of clear overlay templates called aligners that have been generated by computer simulation to gradually move the teeth
No elastic or steel ties are used with Damon brackets. This technology creates less friction and results in greater comfort for the patient. In addition, Damon braces often reduce both treatment time and the number of adjustments that are usually performed.
Ceramic braces are made of translucent (clear) material. They are most popular with adult patients, due to their cosmetic appeal. The only drawback to ceramic brackets is that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits
are a modern advance on traditional braces and utilise an inbuilt closing mechanism. This mechanism reduces the need for rubber attachments reducing friction and making it easier to keep the tooth clean.
Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces, but blend in with the color of the teeth.
BRACES
Adult braces
Child braces
Removable appliances
Twin-Block appliances
Metal braces
Clear braces
Ceramic braces
Clear retainers & aligners
Mini-screw orthodontic implants
Corrective Jaw surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
For Children (age7-10)
The American Association of Orthodontists recommended that a child’s initial orthodontic evaluation should occur at age 7. An examination can anticipate the most advantageous time to begin the orthodontic treatment
For Teens (age11-18)
The teenage years are often the optimal time to correct orthodontic problems and achieve excellent results when the patient is still growing. Orthodontic problems can be corrected far more easily when discovered and treated early, thereby providing the patient with a) the additional benefit of suffering less orthodontic-related problems later in life and b) incurring lower costs (compared to the what the potential amount spent correcting future issues might have been).
Additionally, teenagers with an unattractive smile may suffer from self-consciousness and low self-esteem. Dunboyne Braces can help rectify this problem—nobody need hide their smile again!
For Adults
Despite childhood being perceived as the optimum time, it is never too late to have orthodontic treatment. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. For some adults, orthodontic treatment is needed prior to tooth restorations such as crowns, bridges and implants. Dr Mary Ngeh and Dr GeorgesTakla will work with you and your dentist to restore your smile to the best it can be.
‘Six month smiles’ is also available for some adults with minor cosmetic issues, which can be treated with clear braces for 6-9months.
Corrective Jaw surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
Orthognathic surgery corrects the jaw, improves facial profile and corrects orthodontic problems that cannot be easily treated with braces alone. Dr Mary Ngeh and Dr GeorgesTakla have years of experience in treating such complex cases, being based in Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan and St James Hospital in Dublin respectively.
Orthognathic surgery may be unnecessary if orthodontic treatment is started early while a child is still growing.