Additional components, such as headgearexpander, retainers, removable appliances and other devices may also be employed solely, or in conjunction with braces, to properly position teeth and jaw bones.
Headgear is most commonly utilized to guide the direction of tooth movement or jaw growth in a younger individual whose mouth is still developing, and therefore more susceptible to conform to healthy alignment. Headgear may be used at any point during orthodontic treatment, and is most often worn during the evening or at night. Your orthodontist will provide instruction as to how headgear should be worn and for how long every day.