Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method store an orthodontic appliance. The apparatus, the system and the method have a cover attachable to a base via a hinge. The base and/or the cover have exterior surfaces. The hinge may be in a closed position and/or an end of the base abuts an end of the cover. Interior surfaces of the base and/or the cover form, couple and/or combine to form an interior and/or a compartment for storing the orthodontic appliance. The interior and/or the compartment is sized to store, to receive, to surround and/or to house the orthodontic appliance. The exterior surfaces of the base and/or the cover couple, mate and/or join to form a shape resembling an object which may be visually recognizable to the user. A sticker, a decal, information, indicia and/or writing are applied to and/or are attached to the exterior surfaces of the base and/or of the cover for customization and/or for decoration by the user. A loop is attached to the base and/or to the cover for receiving a cord.

Abstract: An upper orthodontic appliance and/or a lower orthodontic appliance are provided for attaching to teeth in a mouth of a patient and/or straightening the teeth of the patient. The upper appliance and/or the lower appliance have a first area and/or a second area. The first area attaches to a first area of a dentition of the patient. The second area moves the teeth at a second area of the dentition of the patient. The upper appliance and/or the lower appliance have a single slot, sockets or a combination of both the slot and the sockets therein. The upper appliance and/or the lower appliance may be preformed, customized to receive the teeth of the patient or preformed and customized to receive the teeth of the patient. The upper appliance and/or the lower appliance move one or more teeth of the patient to correct an orthodontic condition of the patient. A wire is insertable into the upper appliance and/or the lower appliance.

Abstract: A dental appliance having increased or decreased thickness between an upper shell and a lower shell in combination with a hinging mechanism and a system and a method for treating malocclusions are provided. The dental appliance may have an upper shell and a lower shell which receive upper teeth and lower teeth, respectively, of a user. The upper shell and the lower shell may be attached at a hinge. The dental appliance may have an increased thickness between the upper shell and the lower shell as well as an increased thickness of the hinge. In an embodiment, the dental appliance may have a decreased vertical thickness and an insertable hinging mechanism. The dental appliance may then extend treatment of malocclusions to the rear teeth of the user and may correct a dental condition, such as, for example, overbite, overjet, open bite, crowding, rotations, spacing, cross-bites, gummy smiles and temporomandibular joint problems.