Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a preventive pre-orthodontic treatment modality primarily used to rectify incorrect myofunctional habits by teaching children to breathe through their nose instead of breathing through the mouth, 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. This, in turn, results in the availability of sufficient space for the teeth, allowing them to align straight naturally and thereby prevents the need for braces in most cases.
Myofunctional therapy is a preventive pre-orthodontic treatment modality primarily used to rectify incorrect myofunctional habits by teaching children to breathe through their nose instead of breathing through the mouth, 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. This, in turn, results in the availability of sufficient space for the teeth, allowing them to align straight naturally and thereby prevents the need for braces in most cases.
What appliances are used for myofunctional therapy?
At our centre, along with conventional myofunctional appliances, we practice with Myobrace System that focuses on addressing the underlying causes of crooked teeth. This system consists of a series of removable intra-oral appliances that are worn by the patient for 1-2 hours each day plus overnight while sleeping until the required correction is achieved.
At our centre, along with conventional myofunctional appliances, we practice with Myobrace System that focuses on addressing the underlying causes of crooked teeth. This system consists of a series of removable intra-oral appliances that are worn by the patient for 1-2 hours each day plus overnight while sleeping until the required correction is achieved.
What are the benefits of Myobrace system?
Correction poor oral habits.
Allows normal development & ideal alignment of the jaws.
Straightens the crooked teeth.
Optimises the facial structural development.
Reduces future complications of crooked teeth and treatment need.
Improves overall health.
Promotes healthy eating habits.
How does the myobrace system help the child?
Help the child breathe through the nose instead of mouth breathing.
Rectifies resting position of tongue.
Promoting correct swallow pattern.
Keeps the lips together instead of open.
Maintaining a balance between intraoral (tongue) and extraoral musculature.
Help the child breathe through the nose instead of mouth breathing.
Rectifies resting position of tongue.
Promoting correct swallow pattern.
Keeps the lips together instead of open.
Maintaining a balance between intraoral (tongue) and extraoral musculature.
What is the ideal age for using myobrace system?
Myobrace system is best suited for children aged between 3 to 15 years of age.
To know more about myofunctional therapy and myobrace system, speak to our specialists.