Rapid Palatal Expander – This special appliance widens the roof of the mouth, allowing room for crowded teeth to grow naturally, and/or expands the upper jaw to more closely fit the lower jaw.

Functional Appliance – A removable retainer used to redirect jaw growth.

Lingual Arch – Fits on the inside of the lower teeth, from molar to molar, acting as a space maintainer.

Herbst Appliance – A fixed functional appliance available in a variety of designs to achieve multifunctional treatment goals such as expansion, space opening or closure, or high angle open bite intrusion.

Headgear – Typically worn to move the upper molars back or hold the upper jaw back, slowing its growth, while the lower jaw is free to grow forward.

FaceMask – Used when the upper jaw and/or teeth need to be brought forward.