Orthodontics
YOUR CHILDREN DESERVE....
Broad, beautiful smiles
Healthy jaw joints
To breathe freely
An end to ear pain
Facilitated speech development
Your support
Why are Functional Appliances so important?
Functional Appliances can help correct:
- Bite Problems
- Underdeveloped Jaws
- Narrow Arches
- Crowded Teeth
- Deep Overbites
- Jaw Joint Problems
- Airway Problems
- Thumbsucking Habits
And can often prevent:
- Removal of adult teeth
- Fang-like tooth appearance
- Lengthy use of braces
- Speech difficulties
- Crowding
Two Phase Treatment
Phase One Phase one is an ideal first step!
Functional Appliances - Ages 5 to 12
Early treatment should be initiated for:
- Habits such as tongue thrusting and thumb sucking
- A constricted airway due to swollen adenoids or tonsils
- Mouth breathing or snoring problems
- A bad bite
- Bone Problems (i.e. narrow or underdeveloped jaws)
Phase Two
Braces - Ages 12 to 14
- Teeth are straightened with brace
- Braces usually take about 1? to 2 years
- Teeth are whitened
