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8 December 2021
Affordable Braces
It's never been easier to get the smile you've always wanted thanks to a wide range of affordable cosmetic treatments. More often than not, people tend to opt for orthodontic treatment during their teenage years. This is mainly because the vast majority of people have most if not all of their permanent teeth. It's also much easier to detect potential issues such as a bad bite, crooked teeth or gappy smile.
However, that's not to say you can't opt for braces as an adult. In fact, more and more people are opting for braces up to the age of 60 and beyond! You're never to old to get your dream smile. So, which treatment best suits your specific needs?
I had quite crooked teeth and wanted to see if it was possible to get them straightened without removing two of my baby teeth. Thankfully Dr Jim Griffin was amazing and I now have the smile I always wanted.
Elaine Kennedy, Dun Laoghaire
Orthodontics
Invisalign/Clear Aligners
Invisalign uses a set of custom-made clear aligners which discreetly straighten your teeth. Their clear design means it's almost impossible to notice you're even wearing braces! On average, treatment takes about a year to complete but can go faster where fewer movements are required. It's the ideal treatment for people who may have previously worn braces as a child and suffered some form of orthodontic relapse since. What's even better is they are completely removable - meaning you can eat, drink and brush your teeth as normal throughout treatment!
Six Month Braces
Six Month Braces solely focus on your front teeth, meaning results are purely cosmetic - giving you a great natural looking smile. If your goal is to change your bite or move a lot of the back teeth you may still need to get conventional braces which may take longer.
With Six Month Braces we are able to offer both see through braces and metal finish braces. The white braces are tooth coloured and while they do cost slightly more, they are very discreet. These braces are much more inconspicuous than the metal finish braces and often go unnoticed on the patient. They are ideal for those who want their braces to be as discreet as possible.
Fixed Braces
Fixed Braces are the most common type of orthodontic braces. They are often known as ‘train tracks’. The advantages are that they are able to fine-tune the position of the teeth reliably and with modern sophisticated designs they are smaller and relatively fast acting to reduce treatment time. This will enable you to achieve that great smile in a shorter space of time. You can opt for clear ceramic brackets for a more aesthetically pleasing smile!