Early Intervention: Functional Appliances Timing
from AQR Orthodontics, Jumeirah, Dubai What Does “Early Intervention” Mean in Orthodontics? Early intervention means starting functional appliance therapy during a child’s growth phase—typically during mixed dentition (when baby and permanent teeth coexist) or early adolescence, when bones and muscles respond best to guided treatment. Why Timing Affects the Type of Change You Get What […]
Functional Appliances: How They Guide Jaw Growth in Kids
from AQR Orthodontics, Jumeirah, Dubai What Are Functional Appliances? Functional appliances guide jaw growth using everyday muscular forces—like chewing and swallowing—rather than realigning teeth directly the way braces do. Instead, they reposition the lower jaw into a more forward or balanced position, encouraging the bones and muscles to adapt naturally over time. Think of it […]