Could you pick up functional orthodontic appliances when you have traditional braces?

Not usually: Braces more efficient than functional appliances, which are only moderately successful in treating growing children and do not work for non-growing adults. Please talk to a fully qualified orthodontic specialist who has in-depth growth ; development knowledge.

Orthodontist: I could consult your orthodontists. but beware-- I have never found NAYONE who starts referring to fixed appliances as "FUnctional orthodontics" to be anything but a sham. If someone is even using this phrase, I would ask where they did their orthodontic residency and beware.

Not usually: Traditionally, functional appliances are made for growing patients. However, many of the same concepts from functional appliances can be distilled and used with modern orthodontics. Bite Turbos are an example. You should speak to your orthodontist (and make sure you are seeing a doctor who has orthodontic residency training).

You can...: However, these are not universally accepted, as functional orthodontic appliances do not always work. Ask your orthodontist for more information.