Mappes Orthodontics Accessibility Statement

Mappes Orthodontics is committed to facilitating the accessibility and usability of its website, www.mappesortho.com, for everyone. Mappes Orthodontics aims to comply with all applicable standards, including the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 up to Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA). Mappes Orthodontics is proud of the efforts that we have completed and that are in-progress to ensure that our website is accessible to everyone.

If you experience any difficulty in accessing any part of this website, please feel free to call us at (615) 662-0062 or email us at info@mappesortho.com and we will work with you to provide the information or service you seek through an alternate communication method that is accessible for you consistent with applicable law (for example, through telephone support).

types of orthodontic appliances

Elastics (Rubber Bands)

Elastics (Rubber Bands)

Rubber bands help your top and bottom teeth fit together better. Wear them as told for the best results.

Forsus™

Forsus™

Forsus is like headgear but inside the mouth. It helps young people’s jaws grow properly, fixes big overbites, and can prevent the need for jaw surgery.

Headgear

Headgear

Headgear fixes overbites (when top teeth are too forward) or underbites (when bottom teeth are too forward). It gently pulls teeth to fix the bite.

Herbst® Appliance

Herbst® Appliance

Herbst helps fix overbites by moving the lower jaw forward and top teeth backward. Younger kids usually wear this non-removable device for a year or a bit more.

Palatal Expander

Palatal Expander

This device widens your upper jaw with gentle pushes on your top back teeth. After it’s wide enough, you’ll keep it in place for a few months to make sure the change lasts.

Positioners

Positioners

Positioners make the last small adjustments to where your teeth sit. With good use, you’ll only need them for about a month or two.

Retainers

Retainers

Retainers keep your teeth in their new positions after they’ve been moved. Follow care and wear instructions to make sure your teeth don’t shift back.

Separators or Spacers

Separators or Spacers

These tiny rubber rings create small gaps between teeth, making room for braces. Avoid sticky foods and flossing while they’re in.

Twin Block Appliance

Twin Block Appliance

This two-part device (one for the top teeth, one for the bottom) helps adjust the position of the jaw. It’s worn all the time but can be taken out for cleaning. It’s more comfy than other devices and results in a good-looking smile and healthy jaw joint.