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How we determine what's best for your needs
A phone call to our office will connect you with our in-house myofunctional therapist, Jordana. She will recommend either a myobrace consultation or a myofunctional therapy evaluation based on the age of the patient, symptoms and other factors.
The goal of Myo programs is to address the muscles and soft tissues, retraining bad oral habits that contribute to underdeveloped jaws/crowded teeth, mouth breathing, poor sleep, clenching, etc.
Myofunctional therapy may need to be combined with additional consults such as an ENT, a frenulum release provider, or an airway orthodontist (to address tongue-ties, airway blockages and the need for possible orthodontic expansion appliances).
For more information about myofunctional therapy, visit www.motormouthpro.com
MYOBRACE PROGRAM
The Myobrace program focuses on children ideally in the 5 - 8 age frame. There are 4 stages of our 15-month Myobrace program and we will ensure you are familiar with the process prior to getting started. Your child will then come in monthly and meet with our Myobrace Educator, to learn exercises that align with the progress of your child. They will be required to do daily, minimal exercises assigned. The fundamental goal of Myobrace treatment is not to straighten the teeth. Rather, treatment aims to address the surrounding soft tissue by retraining bad oral habits, such as low resting tongue posture, tongue thrust swallow, facial muscle compensations, open mouth posture, and clenching.
MyoChew
Myochew is an appliance that can be used for younger patients, ages 2-5. Myochew is an early introduction to practice with lip closure, tongue elevation, chewing to influence jaw growth and improved hygiene. Feel free to discuss Myochew with one of our hygienists at your child’s next appointment or call our office to speak with Jordana.
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