Functional Braces
Used to align the bite, treat TMJ symptoms, and regulate facial appearance, functional braces are a wonderful way to gift your child with a beautiful healthy smile.
More about the treatment with functional braces
Improving jaw alignment and realigning teeth for children aged 11 to 14 years
Functional braces are a removable type of brace, removed only for cleaning. They are worn over both the upper and lower teeth.
This type of treatment is often used to help patients improve jaw relationships, correcting problems such as temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ syndrome) whilst also treating misaligned teeth. Functional braces help to match up upper and lower teeth, improving the child’s ‘bite’ and regulating facial appearance.
Early expansion
Sometimes expanders will also be used to widen narrow jaws, preparing the mouth for the erupting adult teeth and helping to create space so these teeth can be accommodated in the arches.
Here at Moira Wong Orthodontics, we can fit a range of functional braces. Naturally, our clinicians will take the time to explain the advantages and treatment courses for all your options before we proceed.
Functional braces have the best results when fitted to girls aged 11-13 and boys aged 12-14. In more severe cases these are fitted from 8 years upwards.
Your doctors
Dr Moira Wong
Founder & Specialist Orthodontist
The founder of the clinic, Dr Moira Wong, is our wonder-woman. With tons of experience and an awe-inspiring academic track record, she is beloved by all of her patients.
Dr Evdokia (Kia) Papagalani
Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Kia combines years of knowledge and experience with an affinity to modern treatments and innovation, resulting in high-tech contemporary custom solutions for her patients.
Mr Piet Haers
Orthognathic Surgeon
One of UK’s leading orthognathic surgeons, Mr Piet is reliable, knowledgeable, and always honest with his patients.
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