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Orthodontic Appliances
Orthodontic appliances help to correct issues including habits that can affect the shape and position of the teeth and palate. There may be times when an orthodontic appliance is used with braces or by itself to improve your results or reduce the treatment time. Examples of appliances include:
- Face mask
- Habit appliances
- Palatal expander
- Space maintainers
- Holding arch appliances
Class II Correctors
When a child has been recommended a class II corrector, an orthodontist is working to align the upper jaw to connect with the lower jaw in an ideal bite. Orthodontic appliances help to correct jaw alignment issues including preventing habits that negatively affect the development of the shape and position of the teeth and palate. Examples of appliances include:
- Face mask
- Herbst/Mara appliance
- Forsus appliance
- Rapid expanders
- Habit appliance
Orthognathic Surgery
There are times that corrective jaw surgery also known as, orthognathic surgery, may be suggested. This type of jaw surgery helps to correct severe occlusion issues and takes place in a hospital setting. Orthognathic surgery helps those who suffer from sleep apnea, speech impairments and difficulty chewing.
Orthognathic surgery involves planning by your team of oral surgeons and orthodontist. Dr. Alyssa Sprowl of A List Smiles Orthodontics works with the referring dentist and oral surgeon for optimum results.
Contact the office today to schedule your orthodontic treatment evaluation for you or your child. We can’t wait for you to experience the A List!