PARTS OF BRACES

Different Types of Ligating Modules

These little donut-shaped "Ligating Modules" come in a wide assortment of different colors. Have some fun with your braces!

Facebow Headgear

Facebows are wire apparatus used to move your upper molars back in your mouth to create room for crowded front teeth. Generally, the facebow consists of two metal parts which have been attached together. The inner part is shaped like a horseshoe. This part goes in your mouth and is connected to your braces. The outer part has two curves which go around your face and connect to the headgear.

Rapid Palatal Expander

Sometimes a dental arch or palette is too narrow. This causes teeth to become "crowded" and results in mis-aligned teeth and an unhealthy bite. A Rapid Palatal Expander appliance is used to spread or expand the arch or palette. This can be accomplished simply and quickly with a minimum
of discomfort.