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Myofunctional appliances

Myofunctional appliances

Myobrace for unilateral crossbite (infant) worn everynight to unlock the crossbite.

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How it works:

This treatment can lead to better facial development in growing children.

The key to this treatment is correcting the position and function of the tongue obtaining correct nose breathing and retraining the oral muscles to function correctly.

Goals of Treatment:

Lips together at all times except when speaking or eating
Breathe through the nose, to assist the development of the upper and lower jaws and to achieve the correct bite.
No lip activity when swallowing, which allows the front teeth to develop correctly.
Improved dental alignment.
Improved facial development.

Functional orthopaedics

The effect of applying therapeutic gentle pressures to reshape or alter the facial structures such as the mandible/maxilla or to reposition them to improve the health and appearance of an individual.

To find out if you could benefit from this or another procedure schedule your consultation with our practice today.

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