Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment
Phase One: FJO
Functional Jaw Orthopedics (FJO) is the newest, most progressive form of orthodontic
treatment. This approach treats teeth and jaws starting at birth to manage growth,
development and deformation. With this method, various dental techniques are used
in one or more phases of treatment to give patients beautiful, broad, healthy smiles. |
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What can be corrected?
FJO using (removable or fixed) functional appliances can help correct:
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Bite problems |
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Underdeveloped jaws |
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Narrow arches |
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Crowded teeth |
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Deep overbites |
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Jaw joint problems |
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Airway problems |
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Thumbsucking habits |
FJO appliances can often prevent:
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Removal of adult teeth |
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Fang-like tooth appearance |
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Lengthy use of braces |
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Speech difficulties |
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Crowding |
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Why early treatment?
Facial Development – 75% of 12-year-olds need orthodontic treatment. Yet 90%
of a child's face has already developed! By guiding facial development earlier through
the use of functional appliances, 80% of the treatment can be corrected before the
adult teeth are present.
Cooperation – younger children between the ages of 8 and 11 are often much
more cooperative than children ages 12-14.
Shorter Treatment Time – Another advantage of early Phase One treatment is
that children need to wear fixed braces on their adult teeth for less time. |
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Kids especially love choosing fun colors or designs to add a "personal touch"
to their appliance. |
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Phase Two: Braces
Early use of functional appliances often cuts down dramatically on the lengthy
procedure of straightening teeth with fixed braces. To reduce treatment time even
more, Dr. Billings uses the patented Half-Time Braces system. |
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Independent university research in the U.S. and Europe has concluded
that the triangular design (of Half-time braces) exerts up to ten times less frictional
force compared to conventional braces.
Consequently, teeth will move faster and easier because of less friction. Half-times
are also more comfortable with minimal wire tightening. Often, this means less frequent
visits for adjustments than with conventional braces. |
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Our young patients love the ability to mix and
match available rubber band colors on their Half-time braces to show their school
spirit, celebrate a holiday, publicize their favorite colors or make the braces as
discreet as possible. |
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Good dental function is significantly associated with better
cognitive thought, better vision, better hearing, better lung volume, better heart
volume, better muscle strength, better bone mineral content, less heart attacks and
longer life. (Dent Oral Epid 1990, and BMJ 1989)
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10 Great Reasons to Choose Functional Jaw Orthopedics
"The Newest Form of Orthodontics"
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Attractive faces
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Beautiful, broad smiles
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Corrects small problems before they grow bigger
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Fewer "serial" extractions and overall extractions
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Active treatment at age 2
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Active treatment at all ages
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Healthier jaws and joints – TMJs
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Balances bad bites
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May prevent surgery
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Powerful dental treatment with positive lifelong effects |
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