What does it feel like to have a herbst appliance?

I was recently told that I would need to get a herbst appliance. What does it feel like to have a herbst appliance in your mouth. Will i need to get braces also?|||This appliance encourages the lower jaw to grow in a forward direction by positioning it forward and holding it there. It also has the ability to push the upper molars backward. We can control the difference. At first, they may feel like a mouthful but within a week they will become quite comfortable. It may irritate the inside of your cheeks at first but soon the tissue will toughen up to the appliance and not be a problem. Please call us to report any prolonged cheek or tongue irritation.g? Chewing will be awkward at first. You may want to stay with softer foods for a day or two. But very soon you will be back to a normal diet (with the exception of sticky and brittle foods, of course).


Normally, the Herbst Appliance is in for a minimum of 12 months. First, don't play with it with your tongue or fingers. Secondly, don't fight it! Let your jaw go where the Herbst lets it. Don't try to force your jaw where it is difficult to do so.


Yes. The most common way is for the rod to slide out of the tube (see illustration). If this happens, simply open wide enough to slide it back in the tube. Another way it can come apart is for the screws to come undone. If this happens, call your orthrodontist right away. Save any parts you can.





Other things to report immediately:





If a rod gets stuck inside a tube limiting movement of your jaw.


Crowns that come loose from the tooth.


Any other breakage.