Myobrace is a pre-orthodontic treatment that addresses the underlying causes of crooked teeth often without the need for braces or extraction. Instead of waiting to treat orthodontic issues when the permanent teeth have erupted, Myobrace takes a preventative approach by enforcing proper jaw and facial development. This is best suited for children aged 3 to 15.
The treatment involves a series of intra-oral appliances made of flexible silicone that are worn for one to two hours a day plus overnight while sleeping.
These appliances help correct poor oral habits and expand the dental arch while exerting gentle forces to align the teeth and the jaws. The treatment assists in creating enough room for the teeth, allowing them to come in naturally straight and often without the need for braces.
Research has proven that incorrect myofunctional habits such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, and reverse swallowing are the real causes of crowded teeth and incorrect jaw development.
Early interceptive treatment using Myobrace is beneficial particularly for young patients who are still in the stage of facial development.
The appliances improve muscle function and assist in the improvement of tooth crowding and jaw alignment.