Straight Teeth The Natural Way
The signs of poor jaw development can be detected as early as age 6. If the tongue, lips and nose are not functioning correctly, crowded teeth and underdeveloped jaws are the result. These are called incorrect myofunctional habits. Habits such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking. Allergies, asthma and an open mouth posture also contribute to incorrect jaw development.
The goal of early treatment is to correct the growth of the jaws and certain bite problems and also correct the bad habits. Early treatment also helps to make room for permanent teeth to come in properly, lessening the chance of extractions and more complicated treatment options in the future and improving the child’s appearance and self-esteem.
Treatment can begin as soon as the poor oral habits are recognised. With good compliance, excellent results can be achieved. Waiting until all permanent teeth have come through to begin treatment with braces can, unfortunately, lead to irreversible damage affecting the teeth and the child’s overall health and development.
The Myobrace®System is a preventive pre-orthodontic treatment that addresses the underlying causes of crooked teeth, often without the need for braces or extraction of teeth, unlocking natural growth and development. The appliances assist in correcting poor oral habits, developing and aligning the jaws, straightening the teeth, optimising facial development and improving overall health. It helps the child breathe through the nose, correct tongue resting position, swallow correctly and keep the lips together. Treatment involves using a series of removable intra-oral appliances worn for 1-2 hours each day plus overnight while sleeping.
