Herbst Appliance

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#1 Post by **gramsinbraces** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:27 pm

I had my upper expander removed this week, recieved it in Dec., it did a great job. This week I had this Herbst appliance put in. It was way to big for me, the screws were huge and protruded out from my mouth. I was very upset with this look, when I opened my mouth these huge screws would pop out and when I shut my mouth it looked like I had a mouth gaurd. Myhusband was upset with the look also. I called ortho in the morning so that we could talk about this, he said it would get better when the muscle relaxed. I just couldn't handle these huge screws and the stretched look of my mouth, so he removed the screws and bars and left the expander. He says he will make a removable device for me for later on. Does anyone have any idea what this might be, and what I am in for with this new appliance? The Herbst just wasn't a good fit for me and he did finally agree with me. If anyone can tell me what the next appliance is I'd like to know about it. Thanks.

#2 Post by **Dark_angel** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:43 am

I know the twin block appliance has the same function as the herbst but the twin block is removable so i'd like to suggest that will be a major possibility although im not too sure of its function in adults.

If it is the twin block its not too bad from what i can remember

#3 Post by **jennielee81** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:49 pm

Here's a picture of a TWIN BLOCK

here'sa great website about appliances of all types with pictures. Don't know if it is of interrest to you, but I thought it was worth adding to your thread...hope you don't mind!