The Myobrace System is an innovative orthodontic treatment that goes beyond just straightening teeth. Unlike traditional braces, which primarily focus on correcting misalignment, Myobrace addresses the root causes of crooked teeth by correcting poor oral habits, encouraging proper jaw growth, and supporting overall health. This pre-orthodontic approach is suitable for children as young as three and has benefits that extend well beyond dental alignment, impacting areas such as breathing, sleep, and facial development.
Here’s how the Myobrace System promotes both health and development in children, making it a powerful, preventive solution for families seeking more than just a straight smile.
Encourages Proper Jaw Development
A common reason for crowded or misaligned teeth is underdeveloped jaws, which may not have enough space for permanent teeth to come in naturally. Myobrace appliances help guide the growth of the jaw by gently widening the dental arches over time, creating room for teeth to erupt without the need for extractions.
This early intervention supports a more balanced facial structure and prevents the crowding that often leads to malocclusion (crooked teeth). Proper jaw development also impacts other aspects of a child’s health, as a well-formed jaw creates a healthier, more functional bite and encourages balanced muscle function in the face.
Supports Airway Health and Breathing
One of the lesser-known but critical benefits of Myobrace is its ability to improve airway health and breathing. Many children who experience poor jaw development also tend to breathe through their mouths instead of their noses, often due to chronic congestion or respiratory issues. Mouth breathing can impact the alignment of the teeth and jaw while also narrowing the dental arches over time.
Myobrace corrects mouth breathing by training children to breathe through their noses, which promotes natural jaw expansion and ensures the tongue rests against the roof of the mouth. Nasal breathing has significant health benefits: it filters and humidifies the air, supports proper oxygen flow, and can reduce the risk of respiratory issues. By encouraging nasal breathing, Myobrace also helps lower the risk of conditions associated with mouth breathing, such as sleep-disordered breathing, snoring, and even obstructive sleep apnea.
Improves Sleep Quality and Prevents Sleep Disorders
When the jaw is underdeveloped, the airway can be restricted, making it harder for children to breathe comfortably during sleep. Poor-quality sleep or disrupted breathing during the night, such as in obstructive sleep apnea, can lead to various health problems, including daytime drowsiness, difficulty focusing, behavioral issues, and impaired learning.
Myobrace supports proper airway function, which can prevent or reduce the occurrence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. By creating space in the mouth and jaw, Myobrace improves airflow and encourages better sleep quality. This enhanced sleep quality is essential for healthy growth and development, as sleep plays a vital role in cognitive function, emotional regulation, and immune health.
Promotes Correct Oral Posture and Function
Many children develop myofunctional (muscle function) habits that interfere with normal dental and facial development, such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, and improper swallowing. These habits can hinder the natural growth of the jaw, leading to crowded teeth and misaligned bites. Myobrace works by training children to adopt healthy oral habits, such as proper tongue posture, correct swallowing, and lip closure.
Correct oral posture and function have a significant impact on both dental health and overall well-being. For example, correct tongue posture supports natural widening of the dental arches and ensures that teeth come in straight. Likewise, proper swallowing patterns prevent unnecessary pressure on the teeth and jaws, reducing the likelihood of misalignment. Together, these habits create a foundation for a healthy smile and stable alignment that lasts into adulthood.
Enhances Facial Development and Aesthetics
In addition to improving jaw growth, Myobrace also supports balanced facial development. Children who exhibit mouth breathing or poor oral posture are more likely to develop a long, narrow face or a recessed chin, as the lack of nasal breathing restricts the forward growth of the jaw. Myobrace helps train the tongue to rest properly against the roof of the mouth, which promotes balanced facial growth.
Balanced facial development not only enhances aesthetics but also contributes to overall health. A well-aligned face supports proper bite function, reduces strain on facial muscles, and creates a natural foundation for the teeth to stay in place. Myobrace helps children develop a facial structure that supports their genetic potential, resulting in a natural and attractive appearance that also boosts self-confidence.
Reduces the Need for Invasive Treatments and Extractions
Traditional orthodontics often requires braces or even tooth extractions to make room for crowded teeth. Myobrace, however, uses a preventive approach that guides jaw growth and creates sufficient space for the teeth, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for extractions. By starting Myobrace treatment early, children can develop their dental arches to their natural size, allowing teeth to align on their own.
This not only minimizes the need for braces but also reduces the risk of requiring permanent retainers, which are often necessary to keep teeth in place after traditional orthodontic treatment. Myobrace’s preventive nature leads to more stable and natural results that don’t rely on permanent orthodontic devices to maintain.
Supports Healthier Dietary Habits
In addition to the orthodontic benefits, Myobrace includes a nutrition program that educates children on the importance of a healthy diet. Poor nutrition, especially diets high in processed foods and sugar, contributes to tooth decay, gum disease, and improper jaw development. Myobrace encourages whole, nutrient-dense foods that require chewing, which naturally stimulates the jaw muscles and supports proper growth.
By learning to make healthy food choices, children benefit from reduced rates of tooth decay and improved oral health. Nutrient-rich diets also promote stronger bones and teeth, making them an important complement to the Myobrace System’s focus on healthy growth and development.
A Holistic Approach to Health and Development
The Myobrace System offers a holistic approach to orthodontics, addressing not only the alignment of the teeth but also the health of the jaw, airway, and overall development. By targeting the root causes of malocclusion through habit correction and growth guidance, Myobrace delivers benefits that extend well beyond a straighter smile. It improves breathing, sleep quality, and facial structure while promoting a healthier lifestyle overall.
At Ahava Orthodontics, we believe in fostering healthy development for our youngest patients, allowing them to reach their full potential. Myobrace provides an opportunity to support your child’s health and growth naturally, with long-lasting results. If you’re interested in learning how Myobrace can benefit your child’s smile and well-being, contact us to schedule a consultation.
