Orthodontics in Northern Ireland?

CoffeeAnathema

I am beyond sick of my teeth as they are and want to get adult braces. However, the prices are discouraging, frankly.


I keep hearing that braces are cheaper in Northern Ireland. Is that true? Has anyone here gone there to have them done? And if so, how does that work? Does the cost of travelling for repeat appointments cut into any savings? Also, wouldn't paying for them in the North negate the normal tax back in the Republic?


I have searched for these answers online, but got nowhere. Thanks for any answers

davo10

Having treatment in NI makes no difference to your tax relief, its the same as having it in the South.

https://www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemptions/health-and-age/health-expenses/dental-expenses.aspx

Typically ortho treatment takes 18-24 months with monthly visits. You will have to calculate the cost of travel and days off work to see if a reduction in treatment price is negated by the associated expense.

Also, when comparing prices, make sure you are getting quotes from orthodontists.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Braces take a lot of visits, about 10 even for a simple case and many more for a complex one. Any minor savings will be eaten by time off work, travel costs etc. Also you can get cheap braces anywhere, there is always a low cost clinic close to you in the south, however you want somebody good, and the better dentists or orthodontist tend not to be the cheap ones. 99% of your final result will be a function of who does it.

amcalester

Check out Dundalk, a few dentists there match or near match NI prices.

That might cut out some of the travel.

CoffeeAnathema

Hey, replys thanks


It's only just occurred to me that Brexit might destroy any plans I make in this respect anyway...so I'm not so sure what to do now. again

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Pay for the best orthodontist you can close to home. Its not that much spread out over the time it takes to do the braces.