Orthodontic headgear works in conjunction with braces to gently and precisely influence the movement of your teeth and jaws. "Headgear" is a collective term for orthodontic appliances, worn partly outside the mouth, that apply additional gentle yet continuous force to move the teeth properly and guide the growth of the face and jaws.
Headgear is typically recommended for children and adolescents who are still growing and have moderate to severe bite problems, such as overbites, underbites, or Class II malocclusions where the upper jaw and teeth are positioned too far forward relative to the lower jaw.
