Orthodontic Appliances

Expanders, Rapid Palatal Expanders, Removable Expanders, Space Maintainers, FORSUS APPLIANCES, TADS, What you need to know...

We use many different appliances to move your teeth, change your bite and give you a perfect smile.

You may need an expander...here are the ones we use.

Glued in "W" arch Glued in rapid palatal expander Bonded rapid palatal expander Removable expander, you design

Most appliances are pretty easy to get used to, but it may take you a couple days to feel comfortable.

Sometimes you might need a space maintainer to hold space open or to keep teeth from moving forward.

You may need a space maintainer.

You can play sports with your appliance, but if it's removable, we suggest you take it out for these activities.
Herbst appliance (more info) Nance appliance Lower lingual holding arch Habit Crib/tongue guard
The forsus appliance show in the 2 photographs below replaces class 2 elastic band wear. This appliance is permanently in place, therefore Treatment efficiency is enhanced. Consistent forces yield more predictable outcomes in less time than you might require with the more common elastic wear. This appliance is permanently in place, therefore Treatment efficiency is enhanced. Consistent forces yield more predictable outcomes in less time than you might require with the more common elastic wear. TADs are used by orthodontists to move teeth in the desired direction without moving adjacent teeth. They are small screws made from titanium alloy that are drilled into the alveolar process as anchorage units. The placement of a TAD is a simple surgical procedure that may be performed in the orthodontic office.
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