The Carriere Motion Appliance is a small, low-profile appliance often used at the start of treatment to correct the bite between the upper and lower back teeth. It attaches from the canine to the back molar on each side and works with small elastics to move the back teeth into a better position.
By fixing the bite first, it sets the stage for braces or clear aligners to finish the job.
The Carriere Motion Appliance is a small bar bonded to the outside of the upper canine and first molar on each side. Paired with elastics worn to the lower back teeth, it moves the upper back teeth into a better position to correct an overbite before braces or aligners finish the job.
Correcting the bite first often makes the rest of treatment faster and simpler.
Most patients wear it for about 3 to 6 months. Wearing your elastics exactly as directed is the biggest factor in how quickly it works.
The elastics supply the gentle, steady force that moves the teeth. Without them, the appliance can't do its job. Wear them about 20 to 22 hours a day, change them daily, and always carry extras.
Yes. As the back teeth move, small spaces may open near the canines and the teeth may feel slightly wiggly. That's a sign the appliance is working. The spaces are closed later with braces or aligners.
Avoid hard, sticky and chewy foods that can pop the appliance off, and cut food into smaller bites. If the appliance does come loose, call our office so we can rebond it and keep treatment moving.
