A Hyrax is an expansion appliance that is commonly used to make the upper jaw wider. It consists of orthodontic bands placed on the upper molar teeth connected by an expansion screw in the roof of your  mouth. Some Rapid Palatal Expanders form part of a growth appliance such as a Herbst appliance. Your expander […]

A Herbst appliance is used to encourage your lower jaw to grow more quickly. Some Herbst appliances have an expander that can be used to widen your upper jaw at the same time. It takes one to two weeks to become accustomed to your Herbst appliance – so be patient. At first, you may find […]

Headgear is used to move your upper molar teeth into their correct position. This treatment is totally dependent on your cooperation, so persistence & consistency are the keys to success with headgear. You have been asked to wear your headgear as much as possible – 14 hours/day is ideal. More is better. We prefer that […]

A Forsus spring is used to correct your bite by moving your lower teeth forward. It is attached to your braces and is usually required for up to six months. At first, you will find that the Forsus Spring may cause some irritation to your cheeks but this will usually disappear after a week or […]

Your elastic bands help us move your teeth into their correct position. Wearing elastics correctly is important to ensure that your treatment proceeds as quickly as possible.  Please be sure to wear your elastics in exactly the same way as demonstrated by your orthodontist by attaching them to the correct positions on your braces. Incorrect […]