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Methods to Correcting Bites
Patients with a recessive lower jaw have several typical dental characteristics, the most common of which is overjet. Overjet is the relative distance in the horizontal dimension between the upper and lower front teeth. The amount of overjet will determine which appliance will be used.
Typically mild to moderate overjet can be corrected with Class II elastics alone. However significant overjet may require special appliances. There are a vast number of methods to correct overjet. At Hometown Orthodontics, Dr. Virdee will commonly use Springs (Forsus), the Herbst appliance, Headgear appliance, interproximal reduction (IPR), or extractions to correct a moderate to severe Class II bite and overjet.
Appliances in conjunction with braces are typically used when patients are not compliant with their elastics or rubber bands. They can also when the bite or malocclusion is significant. The determination of which type of appliance to use is dependent on the orthodontist and the severity of the bite.
Dr. Virdee is the leading kids orthodontist in Mississauga. We place special emphasis on early orthodontic care and work to provide exceptional dental experiences for our youngest patients so that they can LIVE, LAUGH, SMILE during their most important stages in their development.
