Dental Care Ireland offers orthodontics in Knocklyon

Increasing interest in orthodontics in south Dublin and around the country has seen this specialist treatment introduced by Dental Care Ireland

Orthodontics is defined as the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws. In times past, this treatment was generally confined to children in their teenage years, but this is no longer the case. Interest in orthodontics has risen hugely around Ireland in recent times, and we are pleased to say that we now offer orthodontics in Knocklyon.

Dr Lian O’Dwyer, our resident orthodontics specialist, says that the treatment varies, depending on the patient. “The best age for orthodontics varies from patient to patient. As long as your teeth and gums are healthy, there is no age limit to treatment. We are definitely seeing an increasing number of adults availing of the benefits of orthodontics in Knocklyon.”

The technology surrounding the treatment of orthodontics has improved hugely over recent years. The introduction of self-ligating brackets made from ceramic or even titanium has resulted in more controlled, faster, less forceful orthodontic movement of teeth and much more discreet treatment, which has in turn increased the popularity of orthodontic intervention in adults.

It is important to remember that orthodontics isn’t just about cosmetics. There really is a functional side of the treatment. For example, many patients find that some crooked teeth may lead to food regularly getting stuck. This in itself can lead to gum disease. With that in mind, it’s easy to understand the popularity of orthodontics in south Dublin and around the country.

So, how do you know if you actually need orthodontics? A scientific paper from the January 2017 edition of The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dermofacial Orthopedics suggested that the perceived need for orthodontics versus the actual need for orthodontics was about equal. Simply put, this means that if you feel that you need orthodontics, then you probably do.

Orthodontics is a safe, reliable and very effective treatment. If you are interested in orthodontics in Knocklyon, please contact our friendly team who can talk you through your options and what will work best for you after an initial consultation.

If you want to book an appointment to talk about orthodontics in Knocklyon, please call our practice on 01-2853666 or click this link to book an appointment online. Our Knocklyon dental practice is open from Monday to Saturday.