Functional growth appliances

Functional growth appliances are specially designed to encourage healthy development of the jaw and bite, most often in growing children. By gently guiding the way the jaws fit together, these appliances can help create the right balance for both function and appearance.

The most common functional appliances we use here at SmileLux is the Twin Block appliance.

Functional growth appliances

Twin Block appliance

The Twin Block appliance is a removable brace that gently encourages the lower jaw to move forward, improving bite and creating better alignment between the upper and lower teeth. This appliance is worn full time and helps to set the foundation for a healthier, balanced smile.

Twin Block appliance

Benefits of functional appliances

Using functional growth appliances can offer a range of benefits for your child’s smile, because they:

  • Encourage healthy jaw development
  • Improve how the bite fits together
  • Support clearer speech and easier chewing
  • Lay the foundation for straighter teeth
  • May reduce the need for complex treatments in the future
Benefits of functional appliances

Let’s guide your child’s smile together

Give your child’s smile the support it deserves by booking a consultation with our professional team. Dr Hirani will assess whether a functional appliance is the right step for your child’s growth and bite development.

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