Appliances
A metal wire which is attached to your brackets to move your teeth.
A Biteplate is a removable appliance similar to a retainer that is used to correct a deepbite or to help correct a crossbite. This appliance may be fixed or removable.
Brackets are the small metal or ceramic modules attached to each tooth. They serve as guides to move the teeth and hold the archwire in place.
Elastics or rubber bands for braces help move the upper and lower teeth relative to each other, ultimately achieving a better bite. The orthodontic rubber bands are typically effective for correcting overbites, underbites, or other types of alignments of the jaw.
The expander is constructed with a palatal expansion screw whose metal arms are soldered to wire framework. The framework encircles all of the posterior teeth and supports the acrylic posterior bite plane. The Bonded Upper Expander is a way to widen a narrow upper jaw.
Fixed retainers consist of a metal wire bonded to the back of the teeth. Fixed retainers can stay in place indefinitely.
The Forsus appliance is an orthodontic appliance that is affixed to the teeth. Springs mounted on the side of the appliance force the lower jaw forward upon closure of the jaws retraining the bite and correcting a Class II problem.
Invisalign® is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that orthodontists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces.
A lingual arch is an orthodontic device which connects two molars in the upper or lower dental arch.
A device that is used to protect your mouth from injury when you are participating in sports. The use of a mouth guard is especially important for orthodontic patients, to prevent injuries.
The Nance button is utilized to hold teeth in position to allow for the movement of other teeth. The impact of the button on the upper palate allows for space to be maintained.
This simple device is given to address severe thumb/finger sucking habit. It involves using a fixed wire crib attached to 2 bands that fit around the molars.
