There are several orthodontic appliances that are used in conjunction with braces. Here are just a couple of the more popular ones. After your initial examination and diagnostic records have been taken, Dr. Snead may discuss the need for an additional appliance. At that time we will show you the actual appliance and a computer simulation of how the appliance will work.
Expander
Attached to the upper molars through bonding or by cemented bands, the Rapid Palatal Expander is an orthodontic device used to create a wider space in the upper jaw. It is typically used when the upper jaw is too narrow for the lower jaw or when the upper teeth are crowded or blocked out of the dental arch.
When patients are still growing, their connective tissue between the left and right halves of their upper jaw is very responsive to expansion. By simply activating the expander through turning a screw in the center of the palatal expander, with a special key we provide, gradual outward pressure is placed on the left and right halves of the upper jaw. This pressure causes an increased amount of bone to grow between the right and left halves of the jaw, ultimately resulting in an increased width.
Herbst Appliance- Treating Faces, Not just Teeth!
In our office, the Herbst Appliance has been effective in helping correct large overbites in our growing patients. Most have adapted to wearing the appliance with little, if any, problems and find it much easier to wear than the traditional headgear that was once used. In most cases, it allows large overbite correction without having to extract teeth or have jaw surgery.
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