Braces and travelling

Standard Toaster

Hi guys,

I'm due to get braces fitted on the 21st of this month. I'm considering going travelling for a year, possibly NZ or Oz.
Would getting the braces be a show stopper for me? Are the adjustments needed routine enough that any dentist can do them?

The thought of been stuck in Ireland is a killer!
Cheers guys

KenmareGirl

I got braces fitted in Poland and the whole experience was a nightmare. Orthodontists in Ireland didn't want to know about taking on "someone else's patient" and so I had to keep going over and back to the RUDEST so and so...
Still not 100% happy with the results....:mad:

But to answer your question, yeah braces need tightening every 6-8 weeks and since orthodontists claim to have their own 'methods' etc and also because 'if anything went wrong who would the blame lie with' (this is what was said to me)
I'm thinking that you might have a hard time finding someone to take over your treatment. Or maybe they are just extra awkward here in Ireland! Who knows!

Would it possibly be easier to get them fitted abroad if you are intending on staying over there for a long time anyway? Just a suggestion!

Standard Toaster

Thx for the post

Sorry to hear about your own problems Are you still going over and back or have you had the braces out?

I'll just have to ask on the next visit and see what the dentists says I guess. Was hoping someone else had done the same

KenmareGirl

Oh all finished now thankfully! Lucky you going to Oz or N.Z for a year.
N.Z. is definately on my priority list of places to visit, it's meant to be fab there.
Anyway best of luck with your Hollywood smile! :D:D

Dark Rabbit

Hey, sorry to hear about your bad experience getting the braces done. I've had mine fitted about 6 weeks ago and will have to travel back to Poland to get them tightened.
My story is that I'm a 35 year old bloke who has always wanted to get braces. My teeth were not the worst but I thought they needed a bit of work so I could smile confidently just as my 2 sisters, and brother can following the braces they got when they were teens.
I've looked into travelling to Poland for this because it would fit my budget and recently my girlfriend (Polish) was heading home for some dental work and I asked to see her Orthodontist. I wasn't too sure what to expect becaue I've a Hungarian friend who went to Hungry for some dental work and had a very bad experience but the Othodontist office immaculate and the same as we have her in Ireland.
Long and short of it are once you have the address and it is close to an Airport I don't see why you shouldn't do it. Just buy a phrase book and once you book the flights/hotels in advance they can be very cheap. No way I could afford to get braces done in Ireland and the clear ones I have one people generally don't notice unless I tell them.
I'm delighted I've got this done and if anyone wants more information I'm glad to share it with them.
P.S. I'm not promoting any individual dentist/orthodontist, just know how daunting traveling to get some dental work can be.
P.P.S In a year or so I'll have them off and after the initial shock in the 1st 3 days now the time is flying in

Oral Surgeon

Dark Rabbit wrote: »

Hey, sorry to hear about your bad experience getting the braces done. I've had mine fitted about 6 weeks ago and will have to travel back to Poland to get them tightened.
My story is that I'm a 35 year old bloke who has always wanted to get braces. My teeth were not the worst but I thought they needed a bit of work so I could smile confidently just as my 2 sisters, and brother can following the braces they got when they were teens.
I've looked into travelling to Poland for this because it would fit my budget and recently my girlfriend (Polish) was heading home for some dental work and I asked to see her Orthodontist. I wasn't too sure what to expect becaue I've a Hungarian friend who went to Hungry for some dental work and had a very bad experience but the Othodontist office immaculate and the same as we have her in Ireland.
Long and short of it are once you have the address and it is close to an Airport I don't see why you shouldn't do it. Just buy a phrase book and once you book the flights/hotels in advance they can be very cheap. No way I could afford to get braces done in Ireland and the clear ones I have one people generally don't notice unless I tell them.
I'm delighted I've got this done and if anyone wants more information I'm glad to share it with them.
P.S. I'm not promoting any individual dentist/orthodontist, just know how daunting traveling to get some dental work can be.
P.P.S In a year or so I'll have them off and after the initial shock in the 1st 3 days now the time is flying in

I'm interested in how much cheaper this is in reality.
Could you tell us what quote you got in Ireland and for what specific treatment and duration.
What is the cost abroad? Is it the same treatment.
How many visits are involved? How much do you expect to pay on return flights and will you stay overnight in a hotel? Will you use your annual leave for these days or take unpaid leave?

Thanks,
Os

Darth Rabbit

Yeah it would out less basically because I was staying with my girlfriends parents and booked the Ryanair flights in advance but after 4 months I moved my treatment back to Ireland because it was basically taking up my entire weekend and a Monday. In summary I would recommend staying in Ireland for the treatment. Closer to school/work/dole and you have the peace of mind.
I heard a really interesting interview on RTE 1 recently where a dentist was saying he has some clients returning from Canada and Australia because the Dental costs are too expensive.

Darth Rabbit

Yeah it would out less basically because I was staying with my girlfriends parents and booked the Ryanair flights in advance but after 4 months I moved my treatment back to Ireland because it was basically taking up my entire weekend and a Monday. In summary I would recommend staying in Ireland for the treatment. Closer to school/work/dole and you have the peace of mind.
I heard a really interesting interview on RTE 1 recently where a dentist was saying he has some clients returning from Canada and Australia because the Dental costs are too expensive.
BTW I'm delighted I got them done ... initially I was dead paranoid but 14 months later consider it one of the best decisions I've ever made. No point in trying to take short cuts, less trouble at home.

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Standard Toaster wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm due to get braces fitted on the 21st of this month. I'm considering going travelling for a year, possibly NZ or Oz.
Would getting the braces be a show stopper for me? Are the adjustments needed routine enough that any dentist can do them?

The thought of been stuck in Ireland is a killer!
Cheers guys

OP it is difficult for you to access good continuing care if you are traveling. The new dentists/orthodontists will be unsure of the treatment plan and you will be left in a position where nobody is in charge of our case. Orthodontists anywhere are generally reluctant to take on cases mid treatment. If you are traveling around its even worse.

The best thing to do might me to either stay here, or forget the braces until you return. As for the posters who were yoyo'ing on planes to have 10 minute adjustments thanks for sharing.