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My 8 year old daughter has been recommended the herbst appliance but i am not sure this is the best route to take. what alternatives are there?
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Dental fixation : The Herbst appliance is a dental device that is used on children to help the lower jaw develop in a forward direction. Herbst appliances correct overbites in young children before their mouths have fully developed. The devices are usually not used in adults or children older than 13 years due to reduced effectiveness. Lesser alternatives include traditional head gear, or Damon braces
Answered 12/19/2014
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