What is it?
Our Carriere appliance is a low-impact solution with significant benefits. It’s used to correct misalignment in the back teeth before beginning braces or Invisalign® treatments. This promotes pre-treatment movement and faster results.
Carriere appliance
In some situations, a smile could benefit from a pre-treatment appliance to help promote alignment in the jaws, create better facial symmetry, and more.
How does it work?
The Carriere appliance is gently affixed to the side of your front teeth and back molars, where it can apply a constant force that promotes movement. Patients generally wear the appliance for six months prior to their braces or clear aligners.
Customized care, individual results
Our Carriere appliance is usually the first phase of treatment, prior to braces or Invisalign® clear aligners. But no two smiles - or treatment plans - are the same. Learn about our customizable treatment options here.
Ready to start?
Find out if the Carriere appliance should be a part of you or your child’s treatment plan. Schedule your free consultation today.
Schedule your free consultation
Schedule your free initial orthodontic consultation with Dr. Hou and the rest of our knowledgeable team today.
Virtual consultations for orthodontic treatment - anywhere and anytime!
Get started on treatment without taking a trip to the clinic! SmileSnap is an online assessment software that allows you to send us your treatment preferences and pictures of your smile - and allows us to craft a free treatment plan for you!
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How to take your pictures
Watch the video below to learn how to take clear photos of your teeth from the angles that help us to best assess your smile.
