Elastics (Rubber Bands):
Elastics enhance the fit between your upper and lower teeth. Follow the prescribed instructions for wearing these efficiently.
Forsus™:
The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device serves as an alternative to headgear and is instrumental in managing growth in adolescents to address excessive overbites and improve dental alignment, potentially avoiding future jaw surgeries.
Headgear:
This appliance corrects overbites by restricting the forward growth of the upper jaw, ensuring proper alignment with the lower jaw.
Herbst® Appliance:
Primarily used in younger, growing children, this appliance advances the lower jaw while pulling back the upper molars, which reduces overbite and is typically worn for 12-15 months.
Palatal Expander:
This device widens the upper jaw by applying gentle pressure on the upper molars with each adjustment, facilitating better alignment and room for teeth growth.
Positioners:
These are used in the final stages of orthodontic treatment to refine tooth positioning. They are typically worn for 4-8 weeks with full cooperation.
Retainers:
Available in removable or fixed options, retainers maintain the new position of your teeth post-treatment. Adherence to wearing schedules is crucial to avoid relapse.
Separators or Spacers:
These small rubber doughnuts create gaps between teeth to facilitate the placement of orthodontic bands, and are removed before the bands are installed.
Twin Block Appliance:
This involves two separate pieces for upper and lower jaws working together to adjust the lower jaw forward. It’s designed for full-time wear but is removable for cleaning.
MARA Appliance
The Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance helps in advancing the lower jaw to correct severe overbites and reduce the need for future surgical interventions. It is fixed to the molars and adjusted periodically to ensure effectiveness.