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Common Problems Philosophy Children Functional Appliances Adults |  |
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Functional appliances are oral appliances, much like retainers, used to correct bite problems and to correct unwanted habits such as thumb sucking. They can often prevent the need for braces or reduce the amount of time braces must be worn. Many of our patients have benefited from our skill and experience with functional appliances. Mouth breathing can cause narrow arches and unattractive smiles. By using functional appliances while children are actively growing, we can help them achieve a broad, beautiful smile and eliminate airway obstruction. Healthy Jaw Joints Many children with narrow jaws, deep overbites or receding lower jaws have unhealthy jaw joints which can cause:
To Breathe Freely Mouth breathing can lead to orthodontic problems as well as other problems, such as lack of oxygen and poor sleep habits. This may leave a child prone to daytime fatigue and headaches, and an inability to concentrate in school. An End to Ear Pain Receding lower jaws may cause earaches, stuffiness or ringing in the ears. If infection has been ruled out, functional appliances can eliminate these symptoms effectively. Facilitated Speech Development Narrow jaws can confine the tongue and interfere with normal speech. Functional appliances help ensure proper growth and greatly enhance a child’s ability to speak normally. Functional Appliances Can Help Correct:
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