Based on your specific orthodontic needs, our orthodontists may recommend a removable orthodontic appliance. There are several types of removable appliances available. Depending on your Individual needs and goals, we may suggest one or more of the following:

• Clear aligner — Clear aligners are a discreet alternative to traditional braces. These aligners are custom made to fit over your teeth and gently move your teeth to their correct positions. Because they are made of clear, smooth plastic, they are both comfortable and virtually invisible.
• Retainer — Retainers are used to maintain your straight, beautiful smile after orthodontic treatment. There are several types of retainers available, and our team will help you determine which type is best suited to your needs.
• Mouth guard — These can be used to protect your smile from injury and damage. We often recommend protective mouth guards for patients who participate in sports and other athletic activities.
• Night guard — You may need a night guard if you grind or clench your teeth as you sleep. The night guard creates a barrier between the teeth to protect them.
• Palatal expander — A palatal expander is a device used to create more space in the mouth by gradually widening the upper jaw. They are used for children while their mouths and jaws are still developing.
• Forsus appliance — Made of a spring, this appliance attaches to the upper back teeth and helps move your jaw into the correct position for your bite.
• Space maintainer —Primary teeth act as guides to ensure that permanent teeth erupt in their proper places. If a baby tooth is lost too early, the permanent tooth no longer has a guide, which can result in it drifting or erupting in the wrong position. Space maintainers allow for the proper eruption of the permanent tooth.
• Headgear — Headgear is most often used to restrict the growth of the upper jaw and improve an overbite (overjet).

Call us today to learn more and find out whether a removable appliance is right for your smile.