More than 13,200 children waiting for urgent orthodontic treatment

More than 13,200 children deemed in urgent need of orthodontic treatment are stuck on waiting lists, including 2,772 children who have been waiting over four years.

More than 13,200 children deemed in urgent need of orthodontic treatment are stuck on waiting lists, including 2,772 children who have been waiting over four years, new HSE figures show.

A senior HSE official said the reason for the waiting list was that “demand for services exceeds the current capacity”, while dentists are warning the impact is worst for vulnerable, low-income children.