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Early Orthodontic Treatment: Myobrace For Kids
At Filice Dentistry, we believe that healthy smiles begin with strong foundations, and that means starting early. The Myobrace® system offers a proactive, non-invasive way to support your child’s natural growth and development before traditional braces are needed.
Rather than waiting for orthodontic problems to fully form, early orthodontic intervention with Myobrace focuses on correcting oral habits and guiding proper jaw growth during a child’s critical development years. The goal is simple but powerful: create lasting, natural alignment and reduce or even eliminate the need for complex dental treatments later in life.
What Is the Myobrace System?
The Myobrace system is a removable orthodontic appliance—a soft, comfortable device your child wears for a few hours during the day and overnight while sleeping. Unlike braces, Myobrace doesn’t focus on mechanically straightening teeth. Instead, it addresses the root causes of crooked teeth by encouraging correct oral posture and function.
The system works by guiding:
- Tongue posture (helping the tongue rest in the right place)
- Mouth breathing correction (promoting nasal breathing)
- Swallowing patterns (encouraging the right technique)
- Lip and jaw function (training the muscles for healthy development)
By addressing these underlying habits early, Myobrace helps ensure your child’s face and jaws develop in harmony, creating room for the permanent teeth to come in naturally aligned.
The Benefits of Early Orthodontic Intervention and Myofunctional therapy
The Myobrace System is a form of myofunctional orthodontic treatment that can help correct poor oral habits. Chronic myofunctional issues (how facial and oral muscles work together) can lead to misaligned teeth and jaw development. By introducing myofunctional practices, we can retrain the muscles of the face to help with a wide variety of issues like: mouth breathing, trouble sleeping, and improper chewing. This myofunctional ortho therapy approach aims to tackle the root of what causes orthodontic issues, thereby potentially reducing the need for braces, or reducing treatment time.
There’s a reason we believe in interceptive orthodontic care. Starting treatment before problems fully develop gives your child an advantage that can have a lasting impact on their oral health, confidence, and comfort. Here are some key benefits of early orthodontic care with Myobrace:
Shorter treatment duration and fewer complications in later phases of care
possibility of reducing treatment time and need for future braces
Better development of the dental arches, creating space for teeth to erupt correctly
Avoiding or minimizing the need for appliances like a palatal expander
Enhanced facial symmetry and balance, stronger jaw structures
can assist with speech and sleep issues, thereby improving quality of life
Improved jaw growth and alignment for easier chewing and breathing
Is Myobrace Right for My Child?
Myobrace is typically suited for children aged 3 to 10, before all of their permanent teeth have come in. This early phase of orthodontic treatment is ideal because it works with your child’s natural development. However, we can use Myobrace for treatment in adults alongside orthodontics.
Signs your child may benefit from Myobrace include:
- Mouth breathing
- Snoring or restless sleep
- Crowded teeth or a small jaw
- Open-mouth posture
- Tongue thrusting or speech issues
Even if your child doesn't show obvious signs of misalignment, an evaluation at Filice Dentistry can help determine whether early treatment could offer long-term benefits. Our team will guide you through the options with care and honesty.
What to Expect with Treatment
Your child will wear their Myobrace appliance daily for short periods and overnight. Treatment is supported by simple exercises and regular check-ins at our dental clinic. These exercises, part of the Myobrace Activities program, help strengthen the tongue, lips, and facial muscles.
This early treatment option focuses on prevention, habit correction, and long-term success. It's not just about how the teeth look; it's about supporting healthy breathing, swallowing, and posture from the inside out.
Supporting Our Patients—Big and Small— Through Every Stage of Growth
At Filice Dentistry, we’re proud to offer a treatment option that reflects our values: whole body wellness, long-term care, and preventative health. Creating good habits early doesn’t just mean straighter teeth; it means a better foundation for life.