Check-ups & hygiene
A thorough 40-minute examination, digital X-rays where they are justified, and a hygiene appointment that leaves your gums calmer, not raw.
from €65
Read more about check-ups & hygieneDublin 2 & Sandyford
Dentistry that
takes its time.
Two Dublin practices, one unhurried standard of care. We explain every option in plain English, quote a fixed price before anything starts, and never recommend treatment you do not need.
Same-week emergency slots
0% finance over 12 months
Free parking in Sandyford
What we do
Everything your family needs, under one roof
From a six-month check-up to a full implant case. If something is outside our scope we will tell you plainly and refer you to someone we trust.
Whitening & veneers
Supervised at-home whitening with custom trays, plus minimal-preparation porcelain veneers when you want a change that lasts.
from €295
Read more about whitening & veneersCrowns & bridges
Scanned, milled and fitted in a single visit with our in-house CEREC unit — no temporary crown, no second appointment, no impression goo.
from €695
Read more about crowns & bridgesDental implants
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth, planned on a 3D scan and placed by Dr Brennan. Includes the crown and two years of reviews.
from €1,850
Read more about dental implantsClear aligners
Discreet orthodontics for adults and teenagers, planned by our orthodontist Dr Marchetti with a digital preview before you commit.
from €2,400
Read more about clear alignersEmergency care
Pain, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost crown. Ring before 10:00 and we will almost always see you the same day at one of the two practices.
from €85
Read more about emergency careWhy patients stay
The bit most practices rush, we slow down
Nearly every new patient tells us the same thing: nobody has ever properly explained what is happening in their mouth. We start there.
- A consultation that is a conversation. Forty minutes, an intra-oral camera on the screen beside you, and time to ask the question you were embarrassed to ask.
- Fixed written plans. You leave with a printed plan, staged by priority, with a price against every line. It does not change unless you ask us to change it.
- Single-visit crowns. Our CEREC scanner and mill turn a two-appointment crown into one two-hour visit.
- Anxious patients genuinely welcome. Longer slots, stop signals agreed in advance, numbing gel before every injection, and oral or IV sedation if you need it.
- One record across both practices. Book wherever suits your week — your notes, scans and plan follow you.
17
Years caring for Dublin families
2,400+
Patients registered with us
4.9
Average rating from 384 reviews
96%
Emergencies seen within 24 hours
Who you will meet
A small team, and you will know all of them
No rotating locums. The clinician who plans your treatment is the clinician who carries it out.
Dr Aoife Brennan
Principal Dentist & Clinical Director
BDS (TCD) · MFDS RCSI · Dental Council 04182
Founded Brightwater in 2009. Restorative and implant dentistry, and the person most likely to talk you calmly through a plan you were dreading.
Dr Niall Okonkwo
Specialist Endodontist
BDS (Manchester) · MSc Endo (UCL Eastman) · Dental Council 07734
Root canal treatment under the microscope, including retreatment of cases other practices have given up on. Sees emergencies most afternoons.
Dr Sofia Marchetti
Orthodontist
DDS (Bologna) · MClinDent Ortho (KCL) · Dental Council 09011
Clear aligners and fixed braces for adults and teenagers. Runs a Saturday clinic once a month for patients who cannot take time off.
Insurance & payment
No surprises on the way out
You get the price before we pick up an instrument. We handle the insurance paperwork ourselves, and we will always tell you what the state schemes actually cover.
| Provider | Direct claims | Typical check-up cover |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Life Health | Yes | Up to €60 |
| VHI Dental | Yes | Up to €55 |
| Laya Healthcare | Yes | Up to €50 |
| Aviva Health | Receipt claim | Varies by plan |
| PRSI Dental Benefit | Yes | Free scale & polish, once a year |
Spreading the cost
- 0% finance over 12 months on any plan above €500, subject to approval. No deposit on treatment under €3,000.
- Med 2 forms issued automatically. Most non-routine dental work qualifies for 20% tax relief — we complete the form for you.
- Staged treatment. Where it is clinically safe, we phase larger plans across two tax years.
- Card, transfer or cash — and no charge for the plan itself. Written quotes are free and last 90 days.
In our patients’ words
384 reviews, and the same word keeps coming up
I had not seen a dentist in eleven years because I was ashamed. Dr Brennan did not raise an eyebrow. We did it in four visits over six months and I have stopped covering my mouth when I laugh.
Cracked a molar on a Sunday in Sandyford. Rang the emergency line at 8:40 on Monday, was in the chair by 11:15, walked out with a crown milled on site. I still cannot quite believe it was one appointment.
They see all four of our children, including one who used to scream in the car park. Dr Whelan lets him hold the mirror and count his own teeth. Last visit he asked if we could go again.
4.9 out of 5 · 384 verified reviews
Ready when you are
New patient examinations are €65 and take a full forty minutes. Book online in under a minute, or ring us and speak to Marta — she has been on the front desk since 2014.
Mon–Thu 8:00–18:00 · Fri 8:00–16:00 · Sat 9:00–14:00 (first of the month)