A Herbst appliance is used to help the lower jaw grow in a more forward direction. It also can also be used to help push back the upper molars.
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Sooner is better; I did not realize how long both the herbst appliance and the braces would take to actually make a difference.
If you feel as though your tongue may be trapped under a chunk of metal don’t wait until you get home to say something about it!