If you are looking at braces for yourself or your child in Dublin, the cost is usually the first question. This guide gives our actual 2026 fees at Terenure Orthodontics, explains what affects the price, and shows how tax relief brings it down.
Our fees in 2026
These are our current starting prices. Your exact fee depends on your treatment plan, and we confirm it in writing at your consultation before anything starts.
- Consultation: free for children aged 7 to 10. From age 11, €70 in person. Online consultations are free.
- Metal fixed braces: from €3,000 for the upper teeth only, or from €4,400 for upper and lower (Braces Lite).
- Ceramic (tooth-coloured) fixed braces: from €3,200 for upper only, or from €4,600 for upper and lower (Ceramic Lite).
- Functional appliances (used for growing children to correct the bite): from €1,500.
- Removable appliances: from €500 for the upper teeth.
- Invisalign: €3,500 to €6,000, depending on how complex your case is.
- Retainers: your first set is included in the treatment fee. Replacements are €100.
What affects the price
- Upper only, or both arches. Treating both upper and lower teeth takes more time and more appointments.
- How complex the problem is. Mild crowding is quicker to fix than a large overbite or a crossbite.
- The type of brace. Ceramic brackets cost a little more than metal because the materials cost more.
- Who treats you. A specialist orthodontist has three extra years of full-time training in straightening teeth. You are paying for that expertise at every visit.
Tax relief: claim 20% back with Med 2
Orthodontic treatment counts as non-routine dental treatment in Ireland, so you can claim tax relief at 20% on what you pay. On a €4,400 course of braces, that is €880 back. We give you a completed Med 2 form, and you claim it through Revenue's myAccount after the year ends.
Spreading the cost
Most families pay through a payment plan: a deposit when the braces go on, then monthly instalments for the rest of treatment. We go through the options at your consultation, so you know the full cost and the monthly figure before you decide.
What about free braces from the HSE?
The HSE orthodontic service treats children with the most severe problems, after a referral from the school dental service. Many children with crowding or a moderate overbite do not qualify, and waiting lists can be long. Our post Are Braces Free in Ireland? explains who qualifies.
Next step
Start with a free online consultation, or book an in-person visit (free for children aged 7 to 10, €70 from age 11). You don't need a referral. Book a consultation and Dr Joseph O'Connor, a registered specialist orthodontist, will give you a written plan and a clear price.
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