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When getting braces what is the headgear used for ?
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Orthopedic force: First, only a very small percentage of orthodontic patients require headgear. Headgear used to apply bone remodeling force and to affect magnitude and direction of growth. Ask your Orthodontic Specialist what effect headgear is to have in your treatment.
Answered 7/25/2014
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The Headgear: Sometimes, braces alone aren't strong enough and headgear are used when extra force is needed.
Answered 9/30/2014
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