Forward pull headgear
Forward-pull headgear, also called a protraction facemask, applies controlled forward force to the upper jaw through pads and an intraoral appliance d
The short answer
Forward-pull headgear, also called a protraction facemask, applies controlled forward force to the upper jaw through pads and an intraoral appliance during growth.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
It is an orthodontic appliance for selected growing children with an underdeveloped or backward-positioned maxilla, often causing an underbite.
What can you do next?
Wear it for the prescribed schedule, clean it, check the skin under its pads, and attend adjustment visits.
When should you seek dental care?
Contact the orthodontic team for skin injury, severe pain, broken parts, numbness, or difficulty using it.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what jaw and tooth movement is expected, how daily wear is prescribed, and how progress will be measured.
Frequently asked questions
Can this have more than one cause?
Yes. Examination identifies the relevant tooth, gum, jaw tissue, appliance, or contributing factor.
What should I tell the dentist?
Describe when it began, what triggers it, how it has changed, and any recent treatment, injury, or medicines.