Children’s functional appliances
Why choose Toothbeary for your child’s functional appliances?
- One of the highest Google rated children’s dentists in London
- Highly skilled and experienced dentist
- Leading experts in functional braces for kids in London
- Safe and effective treatment
Functional braces in London
The term “functional braces” refers to a broad range of orthodontic devices. Similar to traditional braces, they have been used in orthodontics for over 100 years and aim to modify growth to achieve structural changes while the patient is still growing. Functional appliances are removable appliances designed to apply a gentle physiological force that can influence bone, muscle, and jaw structure.
The teeth are positioned within a delicate balance of soft tissues, like lips, cheeks, and tongue. If there are underlying issues (like mouth breathing, incorrect tongue position or infantile swallowing) it can impact the dental alignment and function.
Establishing correct muscle patterns early on is crucial for optimal jaw and dental development. This ensures proper growth, creating enough space for teeth to align respectively.
Children's functional appliances costs
To keep this treatment affordable, we ensure our prices are highly competitive compared to other paediatric dentists in London, we even offer 0% Interest Free credit to help spread the cost.
| Treatment | Cost |
|---|---|
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Functional appliances |
from £1,200 |
Benefits of functional braces
Why choose Toothbeary for your child’s orthodontics?
- Reducing the risk of trauma to the front teeth, particularly when they are prominent
- Improving self-esteem by enhancing the child’s smile early on
- Decreasing the likelihood for needing complex treatments later in life
- Minimising the need for extractions of adult teeth
- Addressing underlying physiological conditions
- Preventing the worsening of certain dental development issues such as cross-bites, deep-bites, and Class III
- Facilitating better facial growth by restoring proper functions like chewing, swallowing, and nasal breathing
Children's dental team
Dr Yasemin Ozdemir
Associate Dentist – GDC No 290254
Yasemin brings over 19 years of experience in Paediatric Dentistry and holds a PhD which she obtained in Turkey. She has a special interest in Early Intervention and Functional Jaw Orthopaedics and has undertaken extensive training, including the Myobrace® System, Dr. Pedro Planas’ Law, and Prof. Wilma Simoes’ System.
At Toothbeary, she delivers compassionate care, transforming children’s dental health.
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Functional braces FAQ's
Typically, functional appliances are suggested for children between the ages of 7-11. However, optimal timing for functional braces varies depending on the patient’s specific needs and readiness for treatment.
Certain functional appliances are typically more effective between ages 10 and 12, whilst others are considered to be more effective at an earlier age. Regular check-ups with a dentist/specialist trained in early orthodontics are crucial from an early age to ensure a timely approach to treatment.
You should remove your functional braces and keep them safe in its case during mealtimes. The braces should typically be worn for approximately 16 hours a day, allowing enough time for eating throughout the day.
Functional braces reach their full effectiveness when worn for at least 16 hours a day. The duration of the treatment depends on the severity of the dental problem and the patient’s commitment. While a typical treatment lasts around 18 months, it may take longer in certain cases.
Fixed braces are typically used once all permanent teeth are through, they use precise tooth movements to achieve optimal dental alignment. If there is an underlying functional problem, the fixed brace still will achieve a good result, but there is a high risk for relapse as the underlying problem is not corrected.
Functional appliances on the other hand are designed to correct these problems during the child’s natural growth pattern.
Children's dentist review from Google Business
“We can’t recommend Toothbeary highly enough – we travelled from Staffordshire to have our children treated here as they offer an unparalleled range of options for treatment that most dentists, NHS or private, simply don’t seem prepared to offer for children. Every moment of a Toothbeary visit, from the greeting at Reception, to the interactions with the dentists and nurses, to the gold coin and balloon to take home, is wonderfully well managed, professional, friendly and tailored to the children.”
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Our unique approach to treating your child is designed around building trust and confidence through positive experiences so we can promote and reinforce good oral hygiene habits whilst instilling the need to care for their own teeth.
