An orthodonist told me...what's this called?!
Question:
An orthodonist told me...what's this called?
An orthodonist told me that I have a receding lower jaw and that there is a little metal thing that I can get put under my tongue and like...attached to my jaw or something and it will get rid of my overbite right then BUT will take a couple yrs in order to make it grow or stay that way. What is this stupid little thing called and how much does it cost haha
Additional Details3 weeks ago
I saw him like 3 or 4 yrs ago so I don't remember what it was or else I'd know
3 weeks ago
its NOT a retainer
3 weeks ago
by the way...its not visible if you're smiling and stuff, only if you lift your tounge up or something.
Answers:
*It is called a Herbst Device or a Herbst Appliance. It is used to promote growth of the lower jaw in a forward direction.
*My son had a Herbst Device for over one year and just recently had it removed. His jaws are aligned now. Success!
*The cost of the Herbst Device was included with my son's total orthodontic bill. So, I am not sure of the cost for the device alone. I do know that it is usually covered by dental insurance if you have any.