Fixed Appliances, Habit Breaking Appliances

Blue Grass Appliance

This appliance is very effective for young patients who struggle with a tongue or thumb habit. It acts by disrupting the behavior or the thumb or tongue but provides an alternative to the behavior helping to break the habit. The bluegrass component itself is a Teflon roller and is recommended over beads or other smaller alternatives that can break and be swallowed.

Additional Options, Materials & Treatment Information

Attachment and Band Options

AO Maximum Retention Bands
Leone Web Bands
AO .022 Slot w/ Hook
AO Headgear and .022 Slot with Hook
AO MBT w/hook
AO Double Slot w/ Hook

Materials

Wire: American Orthodontics Chromium Cobalt
Bead: Kentucky Blue Grass Teflon

Treatment & Care

This appliance should be cleaned every day with toothpaste and a soft toothbrush, morning and night. Encourage the patient to give sufficient time to clean thoroughly around the appliance, gums, teeth, and bands to maintain proper hygiene and prevent inflammation. 3 minutes is recommended.

More About Blue Grass Appliance

Also Known As:

Bluegrass roller appliance, Tongue habit appliance

Who Made Me:

Haskell and Mink (1991) introduced the Bluegrass appliance to stop thumb sucking in children. It used a hexagonal Teflon roller on a cross–palatal wire. It is based on the principles of positive reinforcement. The idea came from the equine industry where a bit with copper rollers is used to distract irritable horses. the Blue Grass Appliance is a habit-breaking device designed to correct tongue thrusting or thumb sucking. It now features an acyrlic spinning roller that encourages proper tongue placement. This appliance is widely used today due to its high patient acceptance and effectiveness in breaking oral habits.

Customized Uniquely for You

We offer a plethora of customization options to ensure your appliance is expertly tailored to your preferences. With our array of automated machinery and highly skilled craftsmen, you can expect a consistent, high-quality product, every time.

The Dental is in the Details

We’re driven by hard-work and a relentless passion for dental excellence. It’s simple. ODL’s highly skilled lab technicians utilize the finest materials available to achieve ideal results for you and your patients. We stand by our craftsmanship and strive to exceed your expectations with every appliance.

Revolutionize the way you serve your patients with the Blue Grass Appliance

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