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Special orthodontic needs often require unique solutions and collaborative care.

With advanced expertise and a personalized approach, Dr. AQR delivers precise, effective treatment, ensuring both functional improvements and confident smiles for every patient.
Preventive & Interceptive Orthodontics for Kids

Early orthodontic interventions that guide jaw growth, prevent severe malocclusions, and create space for permanent teeth, reducing future treatment complexity.

Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)

Small mini-screws placed in the jaw to provide stable anchorage, enabling precise tooth movement and enhancing the effectiveness of braces or aligners.

Cleft Orthodontics

Tailored orthodontic treatment for individuals with cleft lip and palate, addressing unique alignment needs and coordinating care with surgical and speech therapies.

TMJ Splints

Orthodontic splints and stabilization devices relieve joint pain, improve jaw function, and prevent further joint strain in patients with TMJ disorders.

Adult Orthodontics

Specialized orthodontics for adults with gum disease, focusing on gentle tooth movement and aligning teeth to support prosthetic restorations.

Orthodontic Retention

Retainers and retention devices designed to maintain alignment post-treatment, ensuring long-term stability and preventing tooth relapse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It can address problems like overcrowding or misaligned jaws early, making future treatments shorter and less complex.

TADs are mini screws placed temporarily in the jawbone to provide stability and precise tooth movement during orthodontic treatment. TADs are safe, with minimal risks of discomfort or infection, and are easily removed after treatment.

Aligning teeth and preparing the dental arch in cleft patients improves function, aesthetics, and readiness for surgical repairs if needed.

TMJ splints are custom devices that help alleviate jaw joint pain, correct bite imbalances, and stabilize the temporomandibular joint.

Adult orthodontics involves specialized treatments tailored to older patients, addressing alignment issues even with challenges like gum disease or missing teeth. It can enhance aesthetics, improve function, and prepare teeth for prosthetic solutions like implants or bridges. 

Retention involves using retainers after braces or aligner treatment to maintain the corrected position of teeth and prevent relapse. Retention is a lifelong commitment to ensure the stability of your orthodontic results, though wear time decreases significantly over the years.