Smile Specialists Dental Clinic delivers expert orthopedic appliance therapy to guide jaw growth, correct bite issues and create balanced, beautiful smiles. Schedule a consultation today and give your child the gift of proper jaw development and long-term oral health.
At Smile Specialists Dental Clinic, we provide advanced orthopedic appliance treatments, including facemasks and headgear, to correct skeletal discrepancies, underbites, overbites and improper jaw growth in children and adolescents. These appliances guide facial development, jaw alignment and bite function, ensuring a healthy, balanced smile.
Under the expertise of Dr. Shubhra Mogre, our orthodontic team delivers personalized treatment plans, combining precise appliance design with comfortable, child-friendly care. Early orthopedic intervention helps reduce the need for complex treatments later and improves facial aesthetics and oral function.
• Corrects underbites (Class III malocclusion) by pulling the upper jaw forward
• Removable, worn 12–14 hours/day
• Ideal for growing children with maxillary deficiency
• Corrects overbites (Class II malocclusion) by restraining upper jaw growth
• Worn externally, attached to braces or molar bands
• Suitable for children with protrusive upper teeth or jaw
Corrects underbites, overbites and crossbites
Guides proper jaw growth and facial development
Reduces the need for surgical orthodontics later
Improves bite function, chewing and oral health
Enhances facial symmetry and smile aesthetics
Non-invasive, early intervention for children and adolescents
• Maintain good oral hygiene
• Schedule a pre-treatment orthodontic assessment
• Prepare for consistent appliance wear as instructed
• Evaluation: Assess bite, jaw alignment and facial growth
• Appliance Design & Fitting: Customized facemask or headgear
• Instruction: Teach proper wear, adjustments and hygiene
• Follow-Up Visits: Every 4–6 weeks to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments
• Retention Phase: Maintain correction until skeletal growth stabilizes
Devices like facemasks and headgear used to correct jaw growth and bite issues in children.
Typically between 6–14 years, during active jaw growth.
Treatment duration ranges from 6–18 months, depending on severity.
Facemasks are removable, while headgear may attach to braces or molars.
Yes, facemasks are designed specifically for underbite correction.
Yes, high-pull or cervical headgear restrains upper jaw growth for overbite correction.
Mild discomfort or pressure is normal initially but subsides within days.
Follow orthodontist instructions—typically 10–14 hours/day
They are primarily for growing children; adults may require surgical alternatives.
Temporary adjustments may occur, but speech normalizes quickly
Yes, by guiding proper jaw growth and alignment, facial balance improves.
Avoid hard or sticky foods that may damage attachments.
Every 4–6 weeks to monitor jaw growth and appliance adjustments.
Early intervention often reduces or eliminates the need for surgical correction
We provide expert orthodontic care, personalized appliance design and child-friendly treatment for lasting jaw correction and confident smiles.
