Braces or aligners: types and choiceQuestion before treatment

Can myofunctional trainers straighten teeth in patients who are no longer growing?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Myofunctional trainers are made of silicone of varying hardness. They can apply pressure to teeth that have already come through, encouraging them to line up. However, the older the patient, the smaller the result we expect from the trainer – down to almost none.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.