Types of Appliances

forsus bite fixerForsus (Bite Fixer)
A spring attached to one or both sides of the braces to correct mild to moderate overbites.
herbst applianceHerbst Appliance
An appliance aimed at stimulating lower jaw growth and correcting moderate to severe overbites. Many times a Herbst appliance can be used to idealize overbite and prevent jaw surgery.
elasticsElastic (Rubber Band)
A small rubber band that is hooked between different points on your appliance or braces to provide pressure to move your teeth to a new position.
orthodontic applianceAppliance
Anything your orthodontist attaches to your teeth which moves your teeth or changes the shape of your jaw.
facemaskFacemask
A headgear-type appliance used to move the upper jaw forward in patients with underbites. This may look old-fashioned, but it is currently the only way to move the upper jaw forward without corrective jaw surgery. It is most effective when used before age 9.
tpa applianceTPA Appliance
A retainer used mainly after the removal of an expander to maintain the width gained from maxillary (upper jaw) expansion. This is a fixed and nonremovable appliance. TPAs are also used occasionally to hold space when there is early loss of a baby (primary) tooth.
la applianceLA Appliance
A retainer on the inside of the lower teeth used to hold space after phase 1 treatment or after early loss or extraction of a lower baby (primary) tooth.
fixed retainerFixed Retainer
A wire retainer bonded to the inside (lingual) surface of the upper and/or lower teeth. These are especially useful for severely crowded or spaced teeth to help maintain alignment after braces are removed. They are typically used in conjunction with Esthetic Clear Retainers.
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