Cheap conventional quality Orthodontist

vinnyryan

Can anyone suggest a conventional value efficient orthodontist that would utilise treatments such as clear and lingual braces or treatments such as Invisalign in Ireland?

c4cat

Is the moon made of cheese?

vinnyryan

Yours might be, to bother replying to a request for some help when you clearly have nothing relevant to offer!

If anyone has any advice please help, thanks.

hedtheball

Ortho in Derry city...I think they're called <snip> or at least thats the name of the main ortho there. Don't know their phone num....Directory inquiries maybe...

davo10

Vinny, invisilign is more expensive than conventional appliances because it uses cad cam design and is only used where extensive teeth movements are not needed. You do not give the area you live in but I would suggest looking for an Orthodontist who has recently set up practice, they may be more inclined to deal. I would also suggest you have an examination locally, get a treatment plan and a quotation, you can then contact other orthodontists and explain exactly what you need and get a price. Remember that you may have to visit the orthodontist every 6 weeks for a number of months/years so it may involve taking days off work if you have to travel and may negate any savings on the price of treatment.

vinnyryan

Thanks DAVO10 & hedtheball

search1952

I am looking for an Orthodontist to treat my 13 tear old childs teeth which will require some sort of braces to straighten them. If I find a reasonably priced service in Ireland, I will post the details here.In the meantime, has anyone any suggestions ?

Big_G

Don't, it's against the rules. Read the forum charter.

Oral Surgeon

FORKLIFT2011 wrote: »

Hi snip is very good and less expensive than other orthadontic fees .[/url]

Me no read so good!!!!!:D

day dreamer

Vinny

the braces that you ask for are used when appearance is a big issue. They are custom made and so cost a premium. This does not mean that they are any better than traditional traintrack braces, often they are worse at striaghtening teeth and less efficient . However the cost of manufactore and the appearance mean they often cost double the normal costs.

If i was you I would go to a specialist orthodontist and get a treatment plan and quote. Look up www.orthodontics.ie

Then you know what you need and the costs and can price aroubd. Prices in the south are similar to the north when you consider the travelling, time off work etc.

search1952

Thanks Big G. I will not name annybody.Our child has started treatment in Malta.The price was half that of the charges in Ireland. Visits are required about every two months, and the treatement will take about eighteen months to complete.Air tickets are about €60 to €80 return,lovely weather,good food,and nice friendly people who mostly speak English.Choice of accommodation starting with hostels at about €6 per night.And from €28 upwards in hotels etc.The dentistry over there is top of the range,ultra modern and the best that I have ever seen.Both I and our daughter were put at our ease and we are very satisfied with the treatment.:)

Orthoman

search1952 wrote: »

Thanks Big G. I will not name annybody.Our child has started treatment in Malta.The price was half that of the charges in Ireland. Visits are required about every two months, and the treatement will take about eighteen months to complete.Air tickets are about €60 to €80 return,lovely weather,good food,and nice friendly people who mostly speak English.Choice of accommodation starting with hostels at about €6 per night.And from €28 upwards in hotels etc.The dentistry over there is top of the range,ultra modern and the best that I have ever seen.Both I and our daughter were put at our ease and we are very satisfied with the treatment.:)

Best case scenario, 9 visits is correct:
Flights ........ 2 * 9 * 70 ......1260
Hostel ...............9 * 6 ..........54
Airport parking .....9 * 20 .......180
Airport taxis .....9 * 5 .........45
Total . 1539

Oops the R.A. flight is 7.30 in the morning and you have to be there 2 hrs before. Oh ya, the return flight gets in at 23.50, so it's after midnight by the time you get to your car so you'll have to pay for 2 days parking each trip.

Oh no, she's got a breakage, R.A. emergency flight 254€ each way

Problem: You want a Wednesday afternoon appointment 'cos she's doing her Junior Cert and you don't want her to miss school.... R.A. doesn't fly Wednesdays.

Aah, not lookin like a bargain now, maybe you could get a local ortho to take over.

Problem: Local ortho doesn't want to get involved. Uses different brackets, doesn't like what he sees.

Good luck with the treatment. Enjoy the lovely weather,good food,and nice friendly people. :rolleyes:

search1952

Orthoman, Oops!You have not done your homework correctly.
1.The air tickets include all charges and airport taxes.
2.The adult bus ticket to the airport is €6 , and €3 for our child.We do not park our car at Dublin airport because the charges are prohibitive.
3.The total amount of visits may be less than 9.
4.Our child is not at inter cert level.
5.What you say about local orthondontists is incorrect and untruthful.
6.We have considered the risk of breakages and accept the risk, but this would not be a concern to us if the Irish charges for dentistry were in line with other European contries.
7.Our daytime flight times are 1.15 p.m.departing from Dublin, and the return flight arrives in Dublin at 3.30 p.m.
It is a pity that dentistry is so expensive in Ireland.:)

Orthoman

Good luck.

hg03 eyu

Search1952 perhaps you are unaware of RA's winter schedule.

For five months from 1st November until April there are only flights on a Monday and Friday.

Therefore for certain visits you will have to spend 3 nights in Malta and your child lose two school days

search1952 wrote: »

Orthoman, Oops!You have not done your homework correctly.
5.What you say about local orthondontists is incorrect and untruthful.

This is very disappointing slur on Orthoman

btkm8unsl0w5r4

search1952 getting on a flight 20-30 times for orthodontic treatment is madness, you obviously dont place any value on your own time....mental. If its half the price, with flights, food, transport etc you would be more than lucky if you make any saving at all and the thought of all that time off work, that like a years holidays for a grand....have some sense.

florawest

Hi i too was looking for a orthodontist for my 15 year old son and am literally paying through the teeth every 6 to 8 weeks he goes and he didn't qualify for hse as they said his teeth weren't bad enough, i cant see you getting teeth done in Ireland for any less than 3,500 but good luck, my daughter has just two teeth she would like to get straightened but it was just a bit less than my son so needless to say her teeth will remain as is until she can do them in later life,
good luck

search1952

Dear Florawest,the H.S.E. had told us exactly the same story as yours.They are a state run health service with no funds for the work that they should provide.I will let you know how I do with our visits to Malta and the quality of the treatment there.So far, it has been a great experience and great value.Regards, Search.