Pediatric Braces

Myo Braces for kids

Preventive Pre-Orthodontics

Straight Teeth The Natural Way.

The Myobrace®System is preventive pre-orthodontic treatment that focuses on addressing the underlying causes of crooked teeth, often without the need for braces or extraction of teeth, unlocking natural growth and development.

Treatment is best suited to children aged 3 to 15 and involves using a series of removable intra-oral appliances that are worn for 1-2 hours each day plus overnight while sleeping.

Myobrace® is designed to deal with incorrect myofunctional habits by teaching children to breathe through their nose, rest the tongue correctly in the roof of the mouth, swallow correctly and continue widening the jaws so they grow to their full and proper size. This results in sufficient room for the teeth, allowing them to come in naturally straight and often without the need for braces.

How long does treatment take?

Our specialist orthodontists are committed to providing you the best services for Myobraces. Experience outstanding patient care and services.

It is heavily dependent on the child’s compliance to Myobrace^® treatment and their biological ability to change habits as well as growth patterns. Generally, the earlier treatment is started - the higher level of success. Suggested treatment time with good compliance is generally two to three years, providing there are no other significant health concerns limiting treatment results.

What Myobrace® treatment does:

• Corrects poor oral habits
• Develops & aligns the jaws
• Straightens the teeth
• Optimises facial development
• Improves overall health
• Promotes healthy eating habits

What makes Myobrace effective?

Research has proven that incorrect myofunctional habits such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, and reverse swallowing are the real causes of crowded teeth and incorrect jaw development. Early interceptive treatment using Myobrace is beneficial particularly for young patients who are still in the stage of facial development. The appliances improve muscle function and assist in the improvement of tooth crowding and jaw alignment.

Will my child still need braces after treatment?

Myobrace^® pre-orthodontic treatment assists your child’s teeth and jaws to grow naturally, to accommodate for all their adult teeth. Treatment is aimed at achieving natural dental alignment in harmony with the body. Braces are sometimes used at the end of treatment for a short period if perfect ‘picket fence’ alignment is desired.

Will treatment be painful?

No. During the first few days there may be a small amount of sensitivity. However, after the first few days of treatment, this sensitivity should cease.

Are there any harmful side effects with Myobrace treatment?

There have been no reported harmful effects with Myobrace^® treatment. The appliances used are flexible and exert light intermittent forces that assist in retraining the muscles and mode of breathing.