Orthodontic Treatment Timeline

The purpose of this page is to give you a good overall idea of the various different stages involved in orthodontic treatment and braces. It also aims to show you how long you can expect to undergo treatment. Please be aware the timescale depends on the individuals treatment.

Initial Treatment

An initial consultation appointment is arranged for a cost of €60. This appointment gives you a chance to meet the staff and see our clinic. It allows us to explain what treatment involves, the different treatments available to you, and the length of treatment.

This initial visit usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You need to bring a completed medical form to us (download medical form). Please make sure to complete this form before arriving for your appointment, as it will give you more time with the orthodontist!

Alternatively, you can fill out the medical form online. (fill out medical form online.)

Records Visit

Here, we gather information by taking photos, moulds of your teeth and arranging for x-rays to be taken

Spacer Appointment

This appointment takes place a week before the fitting of braces. Spacers are fitted and treatment is explained prior to the bonding appointment

Bonding Appointment

This hour-long visit is where the braces are actually fitted. Occasionally a letter is then given suggesting the extraction of teeth by a general dentist.
Parents must be present to accompany their children to this appointment

Regular Adjustments

Every 6 to 8 weeks, regular appointments are scheduled over a 24-30 month period (depending on treatment)

Debond & Retention Period

At this appointment, braces are removed and retainers are fitted if necessary. This usually takes place after 24-30 months.

Complete Checkup

Patients return to their own dentist for a complete dental checkup

Long term Checkup

After a further 18 months, patients return for a retainer check. We will send you an email reminder when you are due for this appointment