How Headgears Can Help Achieve a Perfect Smile

Have you been told that you might need to wear headgears? Are you wondering what they are and how they are different from braces and retainers? Continue reading this post to learn about headgears from what they are to how they can help you achieve a beautiful perfect smile.

A headgear is a kind of appliance that helps to direct the growth of your jaw and face as well as help fix a misaligned bite. Headgears need to be used in certain circumstances when the teeth have to move into positions that can’t be accomplished with brackets or retainers. At times headgears might be worn to create more space if your teeth are crowded by helping to move the molars further back in the mouth. There are two types of headgears that patients could have to wear depending on their specific individual needs. One is called the Retraction Headgear and the other is called a Protraction Headgear. One type is made up of a single strap that sits behind the back of your neck and consists of a wire that clasps onto the front braces of your teeth is referred to as the “Facebow.” The other type of headgear has straps that fit over the head and neck and uses wires to attach to your braces and is referred to as the “J Hook.”

Wearing headgears may be uncomfortable and unpleasing to see yourself wearing but the end result will be great! Depending on how complex your case is, you’ll have to wear your headgear accordingly. Some people may have to wear their headgear for a long period of time while others may only have to wear headgears for a short period of time. If you wear your headgears accordingly to what your doctor has suggested for you then you should be able to finish your headgear treatment in a timely manner.

Hopefully, this information about headgears helps give you a better understanding about headgears work to help you achieve straighter teeth and a beautiful smile. Should you have further questions or concerns please contact your local orthodontist or dentist.