City Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentist, Braces Doctor

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Your Family Dentist

 Dr. Jalis Fatima, M.D.S is a specialist in PEDODONTIA and PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY (Kids dentistry), she is well known City Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry and a Certified Orthodontist (Braces doctor). She has completed her graduation from BIDSH, Patna, Bihar and was awarded with Honours throughout her academics. She qualified for her post-graduation with an All-India Rank (AIR) of 98 and was a State Topper from one of the most renowned colleges of south-East Asia, RADCH, Kolkata. 

PEDODONTIA, also known as Pediatric Dentist, is the branch of dentistry that deals with the Oral Health Care of Children from infancy through adolescence.

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Dr. J.F has expertise in Facial Orthopedics, also known as Dentofacial Orthopedics, is a specialized area within orthodontics that focuses on guiding the growth and development of the facial bones and jaw structures, particularly in children and adolescents. 

Unlike traditional orthodontics (which moves teeth), facial orthopedics influences jaw growth, often before or along with braces. It's most effective during a child’s growth phase, typically between ages 6–12.

• Correct skeletal imbalances (e.g., underbites, overbites)
   
• Align the jaws for proper bite and function
   
• Improve facial symmetry and profile
   
• Create a healthy foundation for permanent teeth

Children showing signs of:

• Underdeveloped or overdeveloped jaws
   
• Crossbite, overbite, or underbite
   
• Asymmetrical face or chin positioning
   
• Mouth breathing or sleep-disordered breathing (linked with narrow jaws)

• Can reduce or eliminate need for surgery later
   
• Improves airway and breathing
   
• Enhances long-term facial aesthetics
   
• Encourages proper tongue and oral muscle function

Dr. J.F. is all equipped with the latest techniques of her specialization and has an overall experience of around 10+ years. She has a keen eye on developing or near to develop abnormalities in young children justifying her branch of preventive dentistry.

She has even patented an appliance on her name which cuts the orthodontic treatment time in children to less than half of the default duration and has it published in an eminent PubMed Indexed journal(JCDR) with several other publications.

Her ability to understand, diagnose and empathize with children make her able to work with special children inclusive of Pervasive developmental disorders.

She is seasoned with all the skills to trust your Child's Oral Health including-

· Patients with compound syndromes and pre-cooperative stage requiring general Anesthesia.

· Nitrous oxide and inhalational anesthesia (conscious sedation)

· Dental restorations and extractions

· Pulp therapy and root canal treatments

· Space maintainers

· Space regainers

· Interceptive orthodontics (fixed and removable)

· Myofunctional appliances

· Habit breaking appliances

· Facial orthopedics

· Myo braces

Appliance                                                                  Purpose 

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1. Palatal Expander                                         Widens the upper jaw to correct crossbites and crowding 

2. Headgear                                                       Guides upper jaw growth backward or restricts forward growth 

3. Face Mask (Reverse Pull Headgear)   Encourages forward growth of the upper jaw (for underbites) 

4. Herbst Appliance                                       Advances lower jaw in cases of retrusion 

5. Twin Block                                                    Guides jaw positioning for better bite alignment 

6. Functional Appliances                             Modify muscle action and jaw growth patterns 

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