Orthodontic appliances

Mara (mandibular anterior repositioning appliance)

The Mara appliance corrects overbites by moving the lower jaw forward and upper jaw backward. It's used with or without braces, but usually with braces. It applies pressure to align front teeth and encourages healthy development.

Carriere Motion appliance

The Carriere Motion appliance is a dental tool used to fix back teeth misalignment. It attaches to the top and bottom teeth's outside surface and gently repositions the jaw bones with a gentle elastic between them. This results in the alignment of the upper and lower jaw bones.

TADs are small titanium anchors that speed up tooth movement and improve efficiency and comfort. They can be used with braces, Invisalign®, or as an alternative to headgear by anchoring into the jaw bone and attaching to individual teeth or braces.

Elastics (rubber bands)

Elastics are small rubber bands that help align teeth and jaw bones. They're commonly used with braces or Invisalign® treatment to treat malocclusions. Your orthodontist will instruct you on how to wear them and where to attach them.

A palatal expander is a metal appliance used for children with developing teeth and jaw bones. It widens the jawbone gradually when activated by a key inserted into its center. This helps treat narrow palates and jaw bones, allowing teeth to grow properly without crowding or airway obstruction.

Spacers are small rubber circles that create space between teeth. They're used when metal bands can't be placed around molars for braces or other appliances. Separators are only worn for about one to two weeks before treatment begins.