ORTHO APPLIANCES
An orthodontic appliance is simply a dental device that is fabricated specifically for treatment of a dental condition. There are many different types of orthodontic appliances, and they treat a number of issues, including crooked teeth, crowded teeth, jaw irregularities -- even snoring and sleep apnea.
Types
of Orthodontic Appliances
- Elastics (Rubber Bands) Wearing elastics (or rubber bands) improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth
- Headgear
- Herbst® Appliance
- Palatal Expander
- Positioners
- Retainers