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The Herbst appliance, also known as a functional orthodontic device, provides steady but continuous tension to halt upper jaw development while promoting forward growth of the lower jaw.

This appliance is used in place of other appliances such as headgear and rubber bands to realign the upper and lower jaws. This treatment is constructed of surgical stainless steel and is bonded to all four corners of the first permanent molars. Because the Herbst device is fixed in place, it functions continuously and requires minimum patient cooperation. Visit Jeanne V. Devi DDS to get the greatest dental care for your specific needs.

Why Should You Use the Herbst Appliance?

The Herbst is a piece of equipment used to correct the bite. The Herbst is affixed to the teeth and requires little cooperation. It enables proper jaw range of motion while having little effect on speech. The Herbst appliance is surprisingly easy to wear for the majority of patients.

How does a Herbst Appliance function?

A Herbst appliance works by applying forward pressure to the lower jaw while gently drawing the upper jaw backward, gradually aligning both the upper and lower jaws. This gadget not only helps to align the teeth for a more appealing smile, but it also helps to generate a more attractive jawline.

We'll assess your progress at each orthodontic appointment and may add shims to the appliance to modify the direction of their jaw growth. If necessary, we can also use a Herbst appliance to broaden your jaw using a specifically designed expansion mechanism.

How Is the Herbst Appliance Installed?

Some people may be concerned that having a Herbst appliance put will be difficult or uncomfortable; however, installing a Herbst appliance is a regular procedure that is reasonably simple and causes little discomfort.

Before the placement of a Herbst device, our orthodontist may place spacers between the teeth. These spacers are intended to allow the bands of the Herbst appliance to slide smoothly between the teeth.

Benefits of the Herbst Appliance

• A Herbst device aids in the correction of significant overbites.
• A Herbst appliance may help to eliminate the need for permanent tooth extraction to correct overbites.
• Because it is permanently glued to the teeth, a Herbst device cannot be lost or misplaced by a young kid and does not necessitate as much patient participation.

Visit Jeanne V. Devi DDS at 595 E Colorado Blvd Suite 603, Pasadena, CA 91101 for the best dental treatment, or call (626) 795-2544 to make an appointment.