# Dundrum Orthodontics

> Specialist orthodontic practice in Dundrum, Dublin 16, led by registered specialist Dr Joseph O'Connor, providing fixed braces, Invisalign and Spark clear aligners to children, teenagers and adults across south Dublin, Ireland.

## Main

- [Home](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie): Practice overview covering specialist-led care, the full treatment range, costs and tax relief, patient reviews, clinic opening hours and location in Dublin 16.
- [Why Us](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/about/why-us): Sets out the practice mission, the stage-by-stage patient journey, clinical hygiene and sterilisation standards, and what specialist-led treatment means for your care.
- [Meet the Orthodontist](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/about/meet-the-orthodontist): Profile of Dr Joseph O'Connor with his Trinity College Dublin and University of Queensland qualifications, clinical focus areas, professional memberships, published research and academic awards.
- [Meet the Team](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/about/meet-the-team): Introduces the orthodontists, nurses and support staff at the Ballinteer Road clinic, with background on training, specialisms and Dental Council registration.
- [Contact Us](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/contact-us): Enquiry form alongside telephone, WhatsApp, email, postal address, map directions, weekday opening hours and links to the practice social media profiles.

## Services

- [Braces (Train Tracks)](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/treatment/braces-train-tracks): Explains how bonded brackets and archwires move teeth, which cases suit them, cleaning requirements, typical eighteen month to two year timelines and adjustment intervals.
- [Invisalign](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/treatment/invisalign): Covers removable aligner treatment using iTero digital scanning, the 22 hour daily wear target, bonded attachments, appointment frequency, duration and retention afterwards.
- [Adult Braces](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/treatment/adult-braces): Options for adults including ceramic, metal, Spark and Braces Lite, plus how denser bone and existing restorations affect planning and quoted fees.
- [Kids Braces](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/treatment/kids-braces): Guidance on timing children's treatment, the early and full treatment stages, what fitting and review appointments involve, food restrictions and plaque control.
- [Spark Clear Aligners](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/treatment/spark-clear-aligners): Describes the Spark system, its material clarity and scalloped gum-line trimming, the planning scan, tray change sequence and review appointment schedule.
- [Surgical Orthodontic Treatment](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/treatment/jaw-surgery): Outlines orthognathic surgery for significant skeletal jaw discrepancies, why very few patients need it, the three treatment stages, and joint planning with a maxillofacial surgeon.
- [7 & Up Orthodontic Check-Up](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/treatment/7-up-orthodontic-check-up): Why children should be assessed around age seven, the developing problems worth catching early, what happens at the appointment and the three possible outcomes.

## Trust and Credibility

- [Before & Afters](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/patients/before-afters): Photographic gallery showing results achieved for patients at the Dundrum clinic using fixed appliances and removable aligner systems.
- [Registered Orthodontic Specialist](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/about/registered-orthodontic-specialist): Explains the distinction between a general dentist and a registered specialist, Dental Council of Ireland requirements, and where to verify a practitioner on the register.

## Support

- [FAQs](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/patients/faqs): Answers on how tooth movement happens in bone, signs treatment may be needed, expected durations, visit intervals and the tenderness following fittings.
- [What to Expect](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/patients/what-to-expect): Walks through the initial assessment, records and imaging, the welcome pack sent to adults, first visits for younger patients and settling in.
- [Life with Braces](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/patients/life-with-braces): Practical advice on brushing routines, the interdental and single-tufted tools required, waiting twenty minutes after meals, and daily fluoride mouthwash use.
- [Orthodontic Emergencies](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/patients/orthodontic-emergencies): What to do about loose brackets, protruding wires, missing separators and soreness, plus when to phone ahead for an unscheduled repair appointment.

## Commercial

- [Book Consultation](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/book-consultation): Request form for an in-person or online consultation, after which the team makes contact to confirm a suitable date and time.
- [Costs & Payment Plans](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/patients/costs-payment-plans): Fee guidance with starting figures for metal and ceramic appliances, interest-free monthly plans, upfront and family discounts, and the MED2 form for 20% relief.
- [Online Payments](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/patients/online-payments): Secure Stripe-processed form for paying against a patient account balance, followed by an emailed receipt and confirmation from reception.
- [Referrals](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/referrals): Submission form for dentists sending patients to the practice for specialist orthodontic assessment and onward treatment.

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/blog): Index of articles written by the orthodontic team covering appliances, aligners, HSE eligibility, pricing questions and looking after teeth throughout treatment.
- [The Complete Guide to Adult Braces in Ireland](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/blog-post/the-complete-guide-to-adult-braces-in-ireland): Article on straightening teeth later in life, discreet appliance choices, the need for stable gum health, and typical twelve to twenty-four month durations.
- [Are Braces Free in Ireland?](https://www.dundrumorthodontics.ie/blog-post/are-braces-free-in-ireland): Article on HSE eligibility thresholds and referral age limits, claiming through Revenue myAccount, spreading payments monthly, and what private dental insurance sometimes contributes.

## Contact

- Phone: 01-296 3638
- Email (Reception): reception@dundrumorthodontics.ie
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353838969996
- Address: The Gables, 11 Ballinteer Rd, Dundrum, Dublin 16, D16 FE08
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dundrumorthodontics
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dundrumorthodontics/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dundrum-orthodontics/