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unusual headgear?
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 4:30 am
by nimo
I was looking up orthodontic stuff on google images and came across this:
I don't think I've ever seen anything like this and was wondering if anyone has had to use it, or if it's really uncommon. Btw, it was a Chinese website, so maybe this is something done in other countries.
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:55 am
by gunter8888
Its called a reverse-pull headgear or a facemask. They are used for Class III (underbite) cases to encourage growth in the upper jaw. I think they are exclusively used in children becuase they do rely on growth.
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:30 am
by jennielee81
Somebody here on this site has this headgear but I can't remember who...
Dakota Fanning also has it. She actually wore it on Leno.
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:20 pm
by jenns91civic
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:12 pm
by AustinWired
Isn't she the cutest thing? I love her braces updates on Leno. She has done more than one. I couldn't believe it when she whipped out that headgear. I can't imagine how uncomfortable it must be. Thank God my ortho did not believe in headgear for adults!
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:44 pm
by hannah164
Dakota Fanning is very cute and she sure has guts to wear her headgear on Leno! Good for her!
I can say I'm thankful I don't have to though! I didn't know she even had braces!
-Hannah
Top braces: 4/28/04
Bottom braces: 11/16/05