Invisible braces dentist

Havelock12

Hi, can anyone recommend a dentist that fits invisible braces? I need braces but would rather go for invisalign or another brand of invisible braces than the old train track metal kind.

I live in the Dublin area. Recommendations by PM I think is the way.
Thanks!

work

Where in the Dublin area would you like to go, consider looking up www.orthodontics.ie where all (most) orthodontists are listed.

Havelock12

Thanks, ideally I'm looking for someone in the North Dublin. Do prices differ dramatically between orthodontists for invisible braces, or are they all generally similar?

work

There are lots of "invisible" types of brace and some are not suitable to certain situations. You need to talk to an orthodontist, phone around after looking at link I gave you.

Havelock12

Yes thanks, I have checked the list and seen that some listed offer multiple types of invisible brace (invisalign, lingual, clearstep) and I don't doubt they differ in price depending on severity. But do you know if in general dentists all charge roundabout the same, or whether it is going to have multiple free consultations to find the cheapest?

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Free consultations are not worth anything. All you get is sold treatment without a proper examinations. (X-rays, models, time time time) Unfortunately you need to spend a few quid a go to a proper orthodontist I will PM you a recommendation. Sometimes things are not best tendered to the lowest bidder. There have been some post recently about this. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055562489&highlight=orthodontist+free+consultation

Trust me on this one, you get what you pay for.

work

second that fitzgeme. Go to an orthodontist as they have all treatments available to them and certain invisible treatments may NOT be suitable to you.

kkth0360

I have to say I disagree with fitzgeme and work regarding free consultations. A significant and growing number of specialist orthodontists (myself included) offer a free initial consultation, and in my experience this offers a number of advantages:

1. A significant proportion of patients nowadays are self-referred (as opposed to being referred from their general dentist). Often these patients may have other dental / periodontal problems which need to be addresed before orthodontics could be considered. There is little advantage in scheduling a full orthodontic examination and records for these patients until dental health has been restored.

2. Many patients are not fully aware of the scope of orthodontic treatment or what exactly it entails. They may be toying with the idea if having their teeth straightened but are reluctant to commit to a full consultation costing €100 or more without knowing if they are even a suitable candidate for treatment, or if it can offer the result they are looking for. A free initial consultation allows them to get an idea of what can be done and what it would involve.

3. It is important for a prospective orthodontic patient to find an orthodontist who they feel they will be comfortable with and can trust. Recommendations from family, friends or their dentist will help, but it is also important to meet and speak to the orthodontist and to see the practice. Availing of several free initial consultations allows patients the option of meeting several orthodontists, and to decide who they want to carry out their treatment.

4. Lastly, having several consultations allows patients to compare the cost of treatment among different orthodontists. As fitzgeme says, price should not be the only factor in deciding who to choose for your treatment but it is something that needs to be considered, particularly if somebody is quoting a fee that is a lot higher or lower than everybody else.

Speaking for myself, the initial consultation is certainly not a "sales pitch". I have a discussion with the patient regarding their concerns and what they hope to achieve from treatment, and then carry out a basic dental and orthodontic examination. I then discuss my findings wth the patient, and outline the problems and the options available to treat them, including the relative advantages and limitations of each option and the approximate costs. If the patient needs to see their dentist, or to be referred for a periodontal consult I will advise them accordingly. The next step then, if and when the patient decides they would like to proceed with things, is to schedule a full examination with records, to enable a definitive treatment plan to be formulated, and once they have this information the patient can make a final decision as to whether they want to go ahead with treatment.

As with everything else, I'm sure there is a lot of variation in what free consultations involve, but I definitely think it is wrong to generalise and suggest that they are not worthwhile. I believe that, assuming the consultation is with a properly qualified specialist orthodontist, they can be a very valuable way for someone contemplating orthodontic treatment to find out about the options available to them.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

think that a good one to continue in the lounge.