Functional braces

These are a different type of removable brace and are used in children and teenagers who are still growing, where their upper teeth are “sticking out.”

There are two parts to the brace one for the upper teeth and one for the lower teeth. They are worn together and must be worn for around 22 hours a day, taken out only for cleaning, contact sports and eating.

These braces if worn well can give dramatic results and are often replaced with metal braces to finish fully the alignment of the teeth to produce the perfect smile. Treatments using this type of brace tend to take a little longer between 18 and 24 months.