A quad helix is a custom fit orthodontic appliance for the upper teeth that is used to expand the palate. This appliance widens the arch of the mouth to make room for crowded teeth, correct a posterior crossbite, or to prevent thumb sucking. It is cemented by bands on the 6-year molars and is adjusted every 4 to 6 weeks until the adequate expansion is obtained. After this, the appliance must be worn for approximately three months before it is removed.
什么是一个好的螺旋？
四螺旋是用于上牙的定制适合的正畸矫治器，用于扩张上腭。该器具加宽了牙弓，为拥挤的牙齿腾出空间，纠正后牙反咬，或防止拇指吮吸。它由6年磨牙上的带子粘合，并且每4到6周调整一次，直到获得足够的扩张。此后，器具必须在拆卸前佩戴约三个月。
我应该避免哪些食物？
是!避免粘糊糊的食物，如太妃糖，焦糖，软糖，Starbursts，Skittles和口香糖，因为它们可能会松动器具。避免使用坚硬的食物，如冰，坚果和硬糖，因为这些可能会破坏四螺旋。
我如何清洁我的四角螺旋？
照顾膨胀机很容易。我们建议在每餐后在成人的帮助下刷牙。小心地刷在器具周围并保持牙齿清洁，没有蛀牙。
什么是一个好的螺旋感觉？
Wearing rubber bands correctly is critical – if you don’t know how to correctly wear them, please ask!
Wearing rubber bands incorrectly can damage your teeth by moving them in the wrong/opposite direction. If you have questions how to wear your elastics please, do not hesitate to call, email, or just stop by the office and ask us.
Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It's important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment.
Don't worry, you'll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances.