Myobrace treatment is a preventive, pre-orthodontic system that addresses the underlying causes of crooked teeth rather than just the symptoms. Unlike traditional braces that use brackets and wires to force teeth into position, Myobrace uses a series of removable oral appliances to guide natural development and correct poor oral habits.
Key Benefits of Myobrace Treatment
- Corrects the Root Cause: It retrains “myofunctional habits” such as mouth breathing, incorrect tongue positioning, and improper swallowing. Addressing these early ensures long-term stability and reduces the chance of teeth shifting back later.
- Guides Natural Jaw Growth: By encouraging proper oral posture, Myobrace helps the jaws grow to their full, natural size. This creates enough space for permanent teeth to emerge straight, often eliminating the need for extractions.
- Improves Overall Health: The treatment promotes nasal breathing, which can enhance sleep quality, reduce snoring, and even improve concentration and academic performance.
- Comfort and Convenience: The appliances are made of soft, flexible silicone and are typically worn for just 1–2 hours during the day plus overnight. Because they are removable, children can eat, brush, and floss normally, maintaining better oral hygiene along with regular professional teeth cleaning visits.
- Reduces Future Need for Braces: When started early (ideally between ages 5 and 10), Myobrace can often eliminate the need for traditional braces entirely, or at least significantly shorten the treatment time if they are still needed.
How It Works
The treatment is usually divided into four stages: Habit Correction, Arch Development, Dental Alignment, and Retention. Success depends heavily on compliance wearing the appliance daily and performing specific myofunctional exercises to reinforce healthy habits.
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