Headgear

What Is Headgear in Orthodontics?

Headgear is a type of orthodontic appliance worn partially outside the mouth. It applies force to the upper jaw and teeth to guide their growth or movement. It’s typically used in growing children or teens to correct jaw alignment issues or severe bite problems that braces alone can’t fix.

🎯 It works by slowing or encouraging jaw growth and/or moving teeth into proper position.

Orthodontic headgear is a specialized dental appliance used to correct severe bite problems and jaw misalignment, particularly in growing children and adolescents. It works by applying external force to guide the growth of the upper or lower jaw and align the teeth properly. Headgear is often used when braces alone are not sufficient to address overbites, underbites, or other skeletal discrepancies. Although less commonly used today thanks to newer techniques, it remains an effective solution in certain complex orthodontic cases.