Retainers and Oral Appliances in Austin

Why Choose Austin Family Orthodontics in Austin for Retainers and Orthodontic Appliances?

There are several reasons to choose our Austin office for your retainers and oral appliances, including the high quality of our service, our family practice that treats patients of all ages, our highly experienced orthodontist, and our in-house lab that ensures top-quality results without waiting.

Another reason is that we will help you ensure your results last! After your treatment is complete, your teeth can relapse and revert to their former position and undo all the progress the treatment has made unless preventive measures are taken. To prevent that, we'll provide a customized removable retainer that you'll wear only at night. Usually, you'll need to wear it for the rest of your life.

Fixed Retainers

A fixed retainer is a thin wire that's affixed to the back of your front teeth. Normally, it's used on the lower front teeth, although it can also be used on the upper teeth.

Facemask

Sometimes, the jaw needs additional help during the aligner treatment in order to correct severe underbites and overbites, especially in young children. Our specialized facemask can help with that, but it's only effective in young children who are still growing.

Palatal Expanders

If your child lacks space in their mouth for full development of their teeth, they may develop a crossbite or misaligned teeth, or their permanent teeth might be unable to erupt. If this happens, a palatal expander can widen the upper jaw, providing enough space for the teeth to develop.

Thumb Cribs

Thumb-sucking is common among toddlers and infants, but when this happens long-term, orthodontic issues may develop. To combat the deleterious effects of thumb-sucking, Dr. Hertzberg can attach a thumb crib, which is a dental appliance that prohibits the thumb from touching the gum tissue behind the back of the teeth, which ultimately deters the habit.