Can you sum up what Swords Orthodontics is all about?

Swords Orthodontics aims to provide our patients with great smiles using effective, modern orthodontics, gently delivered in a friendly and healthy environment.

Do I need to have a regular dentist as well as an orthodontist?

Swords Orthodontics just does orthodontics, so we don’t do other dental treatments. You should have a general dentist for looking after any other dental needs you might have, before, during, and after treatment. We like to see that all the teeth are healthy before we begin, or if they’re not, then we’d need to know from a dentist what their condition is. During treatment, you might need routine dental care, and we usually advise a check-up with your dentist after the treatment too. Often, we need to work in conjunction with your own dentist for certain treatment plans.

Do you do Invisalign?

Absolutely. Dr Murray is a certified Invisalign provider. Often called clear braces, Invisalign is a way of straightening teeth without fixing train track style metal attachments on to the teeth.

How do you keep the fees so low? Is this still quality treatment?

It certainly is quality treatment, and Swords Ortho use superior quality materials like Damon braces and Invisalign. Dr. Murray and his team keep fees low by being set up to deal with orthodontics, which makes treatment efficient and cost effective. Swords Orthodontics also gets good value when buying supplies, and has a laboratory on site to save on the fees they would have to pay if we had to get braces made up in someone else’s orthodontic laboratory.

How long will my treatment take?

Everyone is different, so it’s not really appropriate to give a prediction of the overall length of treatment until Dr Murray and his team complete an orthodontic examination for you and decide on a treatment plan that fits your own needs. During orthodontic treatment, you can expect the appointments to last about 15 to 30 minutes. Sometimes they are longer at the start and right at the end.

How much are your fees?

There is no charge for your first visit – it’s free. Dr Murray is happy to have a look at your teeth and discuss how you feel about your smile and how you’d like it to be, all at no cost to you. And we’ll schedule you your own individual appointment for this, not just squeeze you into the diary somewhere! You'll also be talking to a treatment co-ordinator who will discuss what your treatment is likely to involve in more detail and also talk about scheduling and fees and payment plans. At that visit you and Dr. Murray can get an idea what would be involved in your treatment and give you a more exact idea of the finance details and discuss your payment options. Beyond that, there are two basic fees. The first is €130 for taking treatment planning records (photographs, X-ray pictures, examination of the gums and jaw joints, detailed measurements of the teeth and jaws, mouldings of the teeth) for you and present a more definite treatment plan specific to you. This also covers any additional planning or communicating Dr. Murray would do with other dentists involved in your care and an extra visit to discuss the plan with you if necessary. The other basic fee is €4030, which would cover all orthodontic treatment involving metal fixed braces (and any other braces required to complete your treatment), the retainers (including a spare set) at the end of treatment, and supervision for at least one year after the end of treatment. Invisalign, Incognito (braces on the back of the teeth), and tooth-coloured (clear) braces would have an additional fee, but we would need to examine you to determine if these treatments were suitable. We do provide other orthodontic services - from replacement retainers and making mouthguards to accepting a transfer from another orthodontist while you are in the middle of treatment. There is a wide variety in what can be involved there, so we couldn't quote a fee until we'd actually established what's required - but feel free to get in touch. Similarly, our Oral Surgeon, Marie O'Neill will have a wide range of services and the fees will vary depending on what's required - sometimes that will take a simple phone call to establish, sometimes a complete examination.

I had some orthodontics when I was younger, but my teeth have crowded up again. Can you help me?

Almost certainly – just get in touch with the practice on 01 810 7622 and we can arrange an appointment. We can discuss ways of getting your smile great again, although it is vital that you wear a retainer after orthodontic treatment.

I started orthodontics with another orthodontist. Can I transfer from them to you?

We can often arrange this, but it’s best if we are also able to communicate with the original orthodontist to organise things.

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My friend got a retainer at the end of her treatment. Will I need one?
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How do you keep the fees so low? Is this still quality treatment?
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