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Separators or Spacers

Separators are little rubber doughnuts that may be placed between your teeth to push them apart so that orthodontic bands may be placed during your next appointment. The separators will be removed before we place the bands. Separators do not mix well with sticky foods, toothpicks, or floss.

 

palatal expander

Palatal Expander

The palatal expander "expands" (or widens) your upper jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper molars each time an adjustment is made. Your orthodontist will instruct you about when and how to adjust your expander. When you achieve the desired expansion, you will wear the appliance for several months to solidify the expansion and to prevent regression. Click here for the PDF instructions about how to adjust your expander.

 

elastics (rubber bands)

Elastics (Rubber Bands)

Wearing elastics (or rubber bands) improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth. Wear rubber bands as instructed, and remember that the rubber bands work far more efficiently if they're worn as prescribed.

 

carriere motion 3d distalizer

Carriere® MOTION 3D™ Distalizer

The Carriere Distalizer is an orthodontic device developed to correct an improper bite. With an effect similar to headgear, but without the use of a bulky appliance, the Carriere Distalizer pushes upper teeth back to create a corrected bite prior to the addition of braces.

 

forsus

Forsus™

The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device is an alternative to headgear which promotes growth in adolescents, helping to eliminate excessive overbites, improve the fit of teeth, and possibly prevent the need for jaw surgery.

 

herbst appliance

Herbst® Appliance

The Herbst® appliance reduces overbite by encouraging the lower jaw forward and the upper molars backward. This fixed appliance is used mostly for younger, growing children and is worn for about 12-15 months.

 

headgear

Headgear

In some cases where an “underbite” is present, with the lower jaw positioned in front of the upper jaw, a reverse pull headgear (face mask) may be used as part of the treatment. This appliance is designed to address the size discrepancy between the upper and lower jaws by moving the upper jaw forward to help correct the malocclusion. It is worn at home and at night only, usually during Phase I treatment on children.

 

retainers

Retainers

Retainers may be removable or fixed. They hold your teeth in their new, correct positions after your teeth have been straightened. Your orthodontist will instruct you on how to care for your retainer and about the duration of the wear. Wearing your retainer as directed is crucial to prevent regression of your treatment.

 

tad

Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD)

Temporary anchorage devices, or TADs, are small titanium anchors used in certain orthodontic cases to help achieve quicker tooth movement with more efficiency and comfort. TADs may be used in addition to braces or as an alternative to headgear.

 
greenville office location

Greenville

843 S Main St
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 378-8645

Office Hours

Mon8:00am to 5:00pm
Tue8:00am to 5:00pm
Thu8:00am to 5:00pm
cleveland office location

Cleveland

816 E Sunflower Rd
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-7730

Office Hours

Wed9:00am to 5:00pm
clarksdale office location

Clarksdale

102 E Lee Dr, Ste B
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2666

Office Hours

Mon9:30am to 3:00pm
(Every Other Monday)
madison office location

Madison

1 Woodgreen Pl, Ste 100
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 790-7321

Office Hours

Mon8:00am to 5:00pm
Fri8:00am to 5:00pm
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