About orthodontics

Name: Crotty Orthodontics
Telephone: 021 4291104

We want all our patients to feel confident in their treatment with us, and that includes understanding what we do at our practice! If you have any questions about the capabilities of orthodontics and Specialist Orthodontists, we hope you find the answers here.

What is the difference between a Specialist Orthodontist and a dentist?

Dentists specialise in the cleaning and repair of teeth, while a Specialist Orthodontist's expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Specialist Orthodontists all started as regular dentists before undergoing at least 3 years of additional training in their field.

To become a Specialist Orthodontist, a dentist needs to complete a masters degree in Orthodontics to learn how to create customised treatment programmes for straightening smiles and creating facial harmony.

Orthodontists use fixed or removable appliances like braces, aligners and retainers to help shape your smile with the utmost precision.

What is the difference between a Specialist Orthodontist and a dentist?

What issues can orthodontic treatment fix?

Orthodontic treatment can solve a number of misalignments of the teeth and jaws, including overbites, underbites, crossbites, crowding, spacing and more. Treatment can also help solve issues with gum loss, prevent tooth disease and injury and improve speech and digestion.

What types of orthodontic treatment are there?

Aside from fixed metal braces, we also offer clear ceramic braces, hidden lingual braces, and a number of removable clear aligner options from SureSmile to Spark to Invisalign® treatment. At your free consultation, Dr Crotty can determine the best treatment for your exact smile.

As technology has evolved, so have the orthodontic appliances, tools and treatment plans at our practice. We use 3D imaging, remote treatment tracking and more to give you the most convenient and comfortable treatment journey possible.