Palatal Expander
A palatal expander is used to widen the upper jaw so that your upper and lower teeth fit together better.
How do they work?
- They are fixed to bands around the molars to skeletally expand the jaw usually with one turn per day
- Small expansion screw is turned to widen the jaw.
- Widen mainly the upper jaw – when used with a face-mask, the goal is to increase the effectiveness of the upper jaw movement.
Our orthodontist will provide you with all the details about this appliance and demonstrate how to use it effectively to achieve the desired result.
Retainers
Retainers are used between phases of treatment and after treatment is complete to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions. Please wear your retainer as instructed by our orthodontist to ensure your results last a lifetime! To learn more about retainers, click here!
AcceleDent®
AcceleDent® is a revolutionary appliance that has been proven to move teeth by as much as 50% faster! The handheld device is worn only 20 minutes per day to speed up treatment time. To learn more about AcceleDent, click here.