Myobrace Treatment
Myobrace Treatment
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The Myobrace® is a removable orthodontic appliance designed to develop the jaws and align the teeth.
It deals with incorrect myofunctional habits by teaching children to breathe through their nose, rest the tongue correctly in the roof of the mouth, swallow correctly and continue widening the jaws so they grow to their full and proper size.
What is Myobrace?
What is Myobrace?
Myobrace Treatment is a form of early treatment for growing children, age 6-12 years old, focusing in guiding growth and development of the jaws.
Myobrace Treatment is a form of early treatment for growing children, age 6-12 years old, focusing in guiding growth and development of the jaws.
Modern research shows that poor myofunctional habits such as mouth breathing, incorrect tongue position, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking are playing important roles in children having crooked teeth and poor jaw development. This treatment incorporates a series of appliances and exercises to guide the development of the jaws.
Modern research shows that poor myofunctional habits such as mouth breathing, incorrect tongue position, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking are playing important roles in children having crooked teeth and poor jaw development. This treatment incorporates a series of appliances and exercises to guide the development of the jaws.
Inherited problems include buck teeth, crowding of teeth, gaps between teeth, cleft palate and a wide range of other irregularities of the jaws and face.
Inherited problems include buck teeth, crowding of teeth, gaps between teeth, cleft palate and a wide range of other irregularities of the jaws and face.
Acquired malocclusion can be the result of thumb or finger sucking, tongue thrusting, dental disease, premature loss of primary or permanent teeth and also damage to the teeth or jaws as a result of an accident.
Acquired malocclusion can be the result of thumb or finger sucking, tongue thrusting, dental disease, premature loss of primary or permanent teeth and also damage to the teeth or jaws as a result of an accident.
Benefits of Early Treatment
Benefits of Early Treatment
1️⃣ Guide jaw growth to grow in the correct direction
2️⃣ Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth
3️⃣ Correct harmful oral habits
4️⃣ Improves confidence and self-esteem, giving children the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile
5️⃣ Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable position, allowing them to come in naturally straight and often without the need for braces.
6️⃣ Create a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, lips and face
Problems to Watch for in Growing Children
Problems to Watch for in Growing Children
According to American Association of Orthodontists, it is recommended that all children get at least a check up with a dentist no later than age 7. Through the oral examination, dentist can discover if there is any developing problem, suggest the appropriate treatment for the child.
If you notice any following in your child, please do not hesitate to book an appointment with us for a check up!
Bad Habits that can cause Orthodontic Problems
Have you ever wondered why the majority of our children develop crowded teeth and incorrect jaw alignment nowadays? The reason can be attributed to both hereditary and environment/habit factors. However, researches show that poor environment and habit play a more significant role in causing malocclusion. Following are the possible incorrect myofunctional habits that can cause malocclusion in children.
Following are the possible incorrect myofunctional habits that can cause malocclusion in children.
These habits alter the normal muscles balance in the face which cause negative effects on the development of the child's jaws and face resulting in orthodontic problems.
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