Oral Habit Appliances

Oral Habit Appliances Long Beach, CA

Poor oral habits form at an early age and can cause serious consequences for the developing teeth and jaws. Some common oral habits to identify and prevent are thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, nail biting, and mouth breathing.

Orthodontists use habit appliances and growth appliances to correct many issues, including encouraging your jaw and teeth to move into the correct position. Orthodontists often recommend growth appliances to correct improper jaw development and other issues, including crowded teeth, overbites, sleep apnea, and more.

Habit appliances and growth appliances are available at Paramount Dental Care &Specialty in Long Beach and the surrounding area. Our team provides recommendations to correct issues occurring in your mouth.

We help you understand what causes these problems and how to fix them. Callus at (562) 450-1261 to learn more about our services.

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Basic Tongue Guard

The Vertical Habit appliance is used on the upper arch to restrain the tongue from excessive anterior movement or thumb sucking. A .040-inch support arch wire is soldered to bands on the first molars. A vertical "cage" is extended just behind the lower anteriors to prevent thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.

Vertical Habit Crib

Flat Habit Crib

Rake Habit Crib

Habit Crib with Pearl

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