{"id":1925,"date":"2024-12-15T05:23:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T05:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/?page_id=1925"},"modified":"2026-03-10T13:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:52:40","slug":"arch-expansion-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/index.php\/arch-expansion-for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Arch Expansion for Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1925\" class=\"elementor elementor-1925\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79d9ff9 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"79d9ff9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5acd4c8\" data-id=\"5acd4c8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e494f5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"0e494f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf4c2b5\" data-id=\"cf4c2b5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5295a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5295a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arch Expansion for Adults<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e9c4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95e9c4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Quick Links:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e636d5b elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e636d5b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c02c07\" data-id=\"3c02c07\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f481a0 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8f481a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#Techniques\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Techniques<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-daf3dc8\" data-id=\"daf3dc8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76357c7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"76357c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/index.php\/alf-appliances\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">ALF Appliances\u200b<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f211067\" data-id=\"f211067\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5419e5e elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5419e5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#REFFER\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Refer Your Patient\u200b<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7303b5e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7303b5e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3342b05\" data-id=\"3342b05\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40fae31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40fae31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Adult Arch Expansion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-579a67b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"579a67b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f292f90 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f292f90\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3b5158\" data-id=\"b3b5158\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c332c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53c332c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Adult orthodontic arch expansion is a treatment approach used to widen the dental arches to improve dental alignment, bite function, and overall oral health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-53e9201\" data-id=\"53e9201\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04a1394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04a1394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This procedure is particularly beneficial for adults who may have had previous orthodontic treatment, have developed crowding due to tooth eruption, or have specific functional or aesthetic concerns.<\/p><p>There are several ways to carry out arch expansion techniques and there are several benefits to using these techniques.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9082f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9082f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e8a9fcf\" data-id=\"e8a9fcf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0421df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0421df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/email-banner31-e1698676392117-1024x167.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1669\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-66174dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"66174dd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f97e92e\" data-id=\"f97e92e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-148824c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"148824c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Adult Arch Expansion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c5169 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"16c5169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2efaed3\" data-id=\"2efaed3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b094a8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b094a8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"o-row o-row--default \" data-layout=\"content\"><div class=\"c-content c-content--framed \" data-bg-color=\"secondary\"><div class=\"c-content__inner c-content__inner--centre is-inview\" data-anim=\"reveal\" data-bg-color=\"secondary\"><div class=\"c-content__copy\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p>Adult arch expansion involves the use of various types of orthodontic appliances to gradually increase the width of the upper or lower dental arch. This is often achieved through fixed or removable devices that exert gentle pressure on the teeth and surrounding bone.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This method is often achieved through fixed or removable devices that exert gentle pressure on the teeth and surrounding bone.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Although there is limited scientific evidence, the anecdotal evidence is mounting to support the fact that the effect of widening the arches may help with improving breathing and sleep, and many of our patients have reported this.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><p>Dentist, Dr Biju has been using these techniques for over 20 years and is recognised as an expert in this field.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-805a8c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"805a8c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb8b166\" data-id=\"bb8b166\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0fe66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6f0fe66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Techniques\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab0b34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ab0b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Techniques<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5fc80 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fb5fc80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02704bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02704bd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-298ea99\" data-id=\"298ea99\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-706b46b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"706b46b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rapid Palatal Expansion (RPE) \/ <br>Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd6674d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bd6674d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ae3de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13ae3de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A device is fitted to the upper molars, which is turned regularly to apply pressure on the palatal suture, gradually widening the arch.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This process splits the suture in the roof of the mouth and is used by many orthodontists and typically used in cases with a very narrow upper arch.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em><strong>This is not a technique used by our team. We believe in a slower approach which encourages bone growth.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c20a9db\" data-id=\"c20a9db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beeb398 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"beeb398\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Slow Palatal Expansion\n<br> <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd0945c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cd0945c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ffcce1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ffcce1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Similar to RPE, but the expansion process is slower and may use a less aggressive appliance.<\/p><p><br \/>Suitable for adults, as their palatal sutures are more fused, requiring careful adjustment.<br \/>This is the technique we prefer to use as we believe it works more in harmony with your body.<\/p><p><br \/>Usually carried out in conjunction with complementary therapists such as cranial osteopaths and myofunctional therapists.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d3f432 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d3f432\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9db3574\" data-id=\"9db3574\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ea676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91ea676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Skeletal Expanders<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ed534a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4ed534a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0af39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f0af39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These devices anchor to the bone, providing more stability for expansion and reducing the risk of relapse.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Can be more effective in adults due to the rigidity of the bone structure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-768a71b\" data-id=\"768a71b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3e723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db3e723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Clear Aligners<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4057e00 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4057e00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c77c83e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c77c83e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some modern aligner systems can incorporate expansion by designing specific movements that gently increase arch width over time.<\/p><p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Avoids the need extractions\u00a0or cutting of the teeth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The most\u00a0common ways to create space in the dental arches where the teeth are crowded are to take teeth out or cut the teeth to make them thinner &#8211; a technique known as Interproximal Reduction (IPR). Widening the dental arches significantly reduces the need for either of these procedures.<\/li><li><strong>Improved Alignment:<\/strong>\u00a0Expanding the arch can help alleviate crowding and widen the smile, improving the overall aesthetic appearance of the smile.<\/li><li><strong>Better Function:<\/strong>\u00a0It can enhance the bite, leading to improved chewing efficiency and reduced strain on the jaw joints.<\/li><li><strong>Increased Space:<\/strong>\u00a0Provides more space for teeth that are impacted or have erupted in a misaligned manner.<\/li><li><strong>Facilitates Other Treatments:<\/strong>\u00a0Creates a more favorable environment for subsequent orthodontic procedures, such as tooth movement with braces or clear aligners.<\/li><li><strong>Health Benefits:<\/strong>\u00a0May help in resolving issues related to sleep apnea and maintaining proper airway space.\u00a0Although there is no robust scientific evidence to back this up, many of our patients\u00a0have reported this benefit.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fdc2de1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fdc2de1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0e21b7\" data-id=\"e0e21b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99e88c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99e88c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Appliances<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a87b6d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7a87b6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24ef607 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24ef607\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a77f82f\" data-id=\"a77f82f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf4e49c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf4e49c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ALF appliances<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9b8d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b9b8d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Orthodontic ALF (Advanced Light Force) appliances are innovative orthodontic devices designed to provide gentle and effective corrective treatment for various dental issues. These appliances focus on expanding the dental arch while enhancing overall dental and facial aesthetics.<\/p><p>ALF appliances utilise a unique wire configuration that allows for gradual and controlled movement of the teeth and jaw, ensuring a more comfortable experience for patients. They are particularly beneficial for adults seeking non-invasive solutions for alignment, crowding, and jaw relationship issues.<\/p><p>Dr Biju Krishnan is one of the UK&#8217;s foremost\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/index.php\/alf-appliances\/\">experts in the use of ALF appliances<\/a> in both\u00a0children and adults.<\/p><h6><strong>Key Benefits of ALF Appliances:<\/strong><\/h6><ul><li>Gentle Expansion: ALF appliances promote slow, gentle expansion of the dental arch, minimizing discomfort and maximizing effectiveness.<\/li><li>Versatility: Suitable for a range of orthodontic conditions, including crowding, spacing, and crossbites.<\/li><li>Enhanced Aesthetics: Supports improved facial symmetry and aesthetics while aligning teeth.<\/li><li>Non-Invasive: Offers a more comfortable alternative to traditional braces, making it ideal for adults and older teens.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b0ad4 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"15b0ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/index.php\/alf-appliances\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">About ALF Appliances<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3185d88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3185d88\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-637e5f5\" data-id=\"637e5f5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae02c7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae02c7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Palatal-Expansion-using-an-ALF-appliance.-The-increased-space-in-the-roof-of-the-mouth-facilitated-better-tongue-position-and-helped-establish-nasal-breathing-1024x416.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1928 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/416;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Palatal-Expansion-using-an-ALF-appliance.-The-increased-space-in-the-roof-of-the-mouth-facilitated-better-tongue-position-and-helped-establish-nasal-breathing-1024x416.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1928\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d041fe\" data-id=\"3d041fe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa3ffb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fa3ffb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Palatal Expansion using an ALF appliance. The increased space in the roof of the mouth facilitated better tongue position and helped establish nasal breathing.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f1beb1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f1beb1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c38e767\" data-id=\"c38e767\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca60cdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ca60cdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"398\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Narrow-palate-1024x398.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1955 lazyload\" alt=\"This patient had a very narrow palate and had issues with sleep and breathing effectively. Widening the palate helped with the aesthetics, breathing and function. The spaces were closed with a brace.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/398;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Narrow-palate-1024x398.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1955\" alt=\"This patient had a very narrow palate and had issues with sleep and breathing effectively. Widening the palate helped with the aesthetics, breathing and function. The spaces were closed with a brace.\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ad9cc1\" data-id=\"3ad9cc1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93e33d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93e33d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>This patient had a very narrow palate and had issues with sleep and breathing effectively. Widening the palate helped with the aesthetics, breathing and function. <strong>The spaces were closed with a brace after the arch expansion phase.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-289e4b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"289e4b4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba09aa7\" data-id=\"ba09aa7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec21e68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec21e68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schwartz Appliances and other Arcylic Expanders<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c786f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c786f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Orthodontic Schwartz appliances are devices designed to facilitate dental arch expansion and improve overall oral function. Commonly used in orthodontics, these removable appliances consist of an acrylic retainer-like framework that gently applies pressure to the teeth, promoting alignment and enhancing the shape of the dental arch.<\/p><p><strong>Key Features of Schwartz Appliances:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Arch Expansion:<\/strong>\u00a0Ideal for expanding the upper jaw to create more space for teeth, reducing crowding and improving bite relationships.<\/li><li><strong>Custom Fit:<\/strong>\u00a0Each appliance is tailored to the individual patient&#8217;s dental structure, ensuring comfort and effectiveness.<\/li><li><strong>Versatile Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0Effective for various orthodontic concerns, including crossbites, spacing issues, and promoting proper eruption of permanent teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Removable Option:<\/strong>\u00a0Unlike fixed appliances, Schwartz appliances can be easily removed for eating and cleaning, providing convenience for patients.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-07f8880 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"07f8880\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d21e830\" data-id=\"d21e830\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e287efa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e287efa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fixed Rigid Expanders (Hyrax Expanders)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a4670a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a4670a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The orthodontic Hyrax appliance is a fixed palatal expander designed to widen the upper jaw, creating more space for teeth and improving alignment.<\/p><p>Typically used in growing patients, it consists of a metal framework anchored to the molars with bands.<\/p><p>The appliance features a central screw that can be gradually adjusted to apply gentle pressure, effectively expanding the palate over time.<\/p><p>This treatment can address issues such as crossbites, overcrowding, and facial asymmetry, ultimately enhancing both function and aesthetics.<\/p><p>The Hyrax appliance is a versatile tool in orthodontics, and is a good option for those children or adults that prefer not to have a removable expander.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-91cae6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"91cae6e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5c45ed\" data-id=\"c5c45ed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d398e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d398e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Biobloc Appliance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51915dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51915dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2051 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1735752147395-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"Biobloc Appliance\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; 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Unlike traditional braces, the Biobloc orthodontic system employs a holistic approach that encourages natural growth patterns, effectively guiding teeth and jaws into ideal positions.<\/p><p>This non-invasive appliance is designed for comfort, making it easier for young patients to wear while addressing common issues such as crossbites, overcrowding, and misalignment. By prioritizing functional aesthetics, the Biobloc not only enhances smiles but also promotes overall oral health.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ed6f7e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ed6f7e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7fb7de\" data-id=\"d7fb7de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de95d50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de95d50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Homeoblock Appliance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2a8c3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2a8c3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Homeoblock\u2122-dental-appliance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"197\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/197;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2052\" src=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Homeoblock\u2122-dental-appliance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"197\" \/><\/noscript>\u00a0<\/p><div dir=\"auto\">The Homeoblock\u2122 appliance is a revolutionary patented dental solution that goes beyond traditional teeth straightening methods.\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/drbijukrishnan.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/homeoblock-uk-a-revolutionary-approach-to-facial-development-and-palatal-expansion\/\">Homeoblock\u2122 dental appliance<\/a> works synergistically with the body to facilitate natural physiological changes. 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