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Types of Orthodontic Appliances Bend
More Than Just Braces & Retainers
When many patients imagine orthodontic treatment, metal braces are the first thing to come to mind, accompanied by the need for a retainer. While it’s true that treatment options like these are incredibly effective, there are now more options than ever before for straightening teeth, addressing bite issues, and improving the functionality of one’s smile. At our office, we understand that every smile is unique, as are every patient’s preferences, which is why we offer a wide variety of services, each safe, proven, and confidence-inspiring.
Why Choose Struble Orthodontics for Orthodontic Appliances?
- Fully Personalized Treatment Plans for All Patients
- Three Board-Certified Orthodontists on Staff
- Two Convenient Offices in Bend and Redmond
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.
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. We are excited to be able to plan and create retainers in-house, often on the same day, with the help of our 3D printer!
Forsus™
The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device is an alternative to headgear that promotes growth in adolescents, helping to eliminate excessive overbites, improve the fit of teeth, and possibly prevent the need for jaw surgery.
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.
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.
Positioners
Positioners complete the final tooth movements in your orthodontic treatment. With your full cooperation, you should only need to wear the positioner appliance for four to eight weeks.
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.