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Orthopedic Appliances
Head Gear
This appliance applies pressure to the upper teeth and upper jaw to guide the rate and direction of upper jaw growth and upper tooth eruption. The headgear may be removed by the patient and is usually worn 10 to 12 hours per day. Regular use of your headgear achieves the best results.
Palatal Expansion Appliance
A child's upper jaw may also be too narrow for the upper teeth to fit properly with the lower teeth (a cross bite). When this elements in success of dentofacial orthopedic treatment.