Video FAQ
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CROSSBITE
Where one or more of the upper teeth bite either inside or outside the lower teeth.
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OPEN BITE
Where the top and bottom jaw do not touch each other even when the mouth is closed, this can be in the front or the back of the mouth.
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SPACING
Gaps between the teeth.
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OVER BITE
Where the upper teeth overlap the lower teeth.
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UNDER BITE
Where the lower teeth overlap the upper teeth.
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PARTS OF BRACES
Braces are made up of such things as bands, wires, brackets and can also include such things as springs, ties, hooks and tubes.
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SEPARATORS
Separators or spacers are tiny elastic or metal rings that are placed in between two teeth.
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FORSUS Appliance
An orthodontic appliance used to encourage forward growth of the lower jaw to help correct an overbite.
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HERBST Appliance
An orthodontic appliance used to encourage forward growth of the lower jaw while holding the top jaw in place to help correct an overbite.
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MARA Appliance
An orthodontic appliance used to encourage forward growth of the lower jaw to help correct an overbite.
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QUAD HELIX Appliance
An orthodontic appliance used to expand your upper arch to help correct a cross-bite.
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SPACE MAINTAINER
An orthodontic appliance that allows adult teeth to grow in while holding spaces as baby teeth fall out.
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ELASTICS
Rubberbands used in conjunction with braces to help correct bites.
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RETAINERS-HAWLEYS
A removable appliance used to retain the position of the teeth after the braces are removed.
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WISDOM TEETH
Extraction of wisdom teeth is usually recommended to help reduce future crowding and prevent post orthodontic treatment relapse.
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BRUSHING TECHNIQUES
How to properly brush teeth while wearing braces.
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BROKEN BRACKETS
How a bracket can become loose and the effect is has on tooth movement.
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WAX
How to correctly use dental wax in order to relieve areas of discomfort.
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LOOSE BANDS
How a band can become loose and the effect is has on tooth hygiene and movement.