As Casuarina Dental, we offer modern preventative orthodontic treatments, such as Myobrace®. Our dentists in Casuarina are licensed Myobrace® Practitioners, having undergone specific training in order to treat patients using Myobrace® treatment methods.
Three out of four children have crooked teeth and incorrectly developing jaws. As parents, we can notice our child’s crooked teeth from an early age, sometimes as young as three. In the past, professionals have advised parents wait until all their child’s permanent teeth have come through, only to have some of those healthy teeth extracted and braces fitted. While effective in the short term, this approach can often result in the teeth crowding up again as it does not address the root causes. Our family dentists now offer a more natural way to achieve straight teeth and well-developed jaws, by taking a preventative pre-orthodontic approach to setting up your child for a life without braces.
A vast majority of today’s children have crooked teeth, but what if you could train your child to have a straighter smile, prevent crowded teeth, improve their jaw development, breathing and even sleep? Modern research has shown that crooked teeth are not genetic, rather a result of bad oral habits such as mouth breathing as well as incorrect tongue and swallowing habits, which begin in early childhood and prevent proper jaw development.
Myobrace® treatment works by addressing the underlying causes affecting the dental and facial development by teaching children to correct their bad oral habits. Treatment involves wearing a series of removable appliances that are worn for one to two hours each day and overnight while sleeping. Daily use of the appliance is combined with a selection of breathing and mouth exercises known as the Myobrace® Activities.
Myobrace® Activities assist in stretching and strengthening the tongue, lips and cheek muscles. By starting early and allowing the jaws to grow as nature intended, the teeth are able to come in straight well before braces or Invisalign® would typically be required.
In the last few decades, dental practitioners have seen a rapid increase in crooked teeth and improper jaw development. The most common early sign to look for in your child is an open mouth posture, where during rest or sleep the child will have their lips apart. You might notice this while they are watching TV or on their mobile device. Restless sleep and snoring at night are also symptoms to watch out for. They can not only lead to developmental issues, but are also associated with sleep-related disorders, which can result in behavioural problems and learning difficulties in children.
Now used in over 100 countries worldwide, Myobrace® treatment takes a proactive and modern preventative orthodontic approach and can offer long-term results. Traditional orthodontics is excellent at straightening teeth but once the braces come off, a retainer is usually required for the teeth to stay straight. By addressing the root of the problem, MyobraceÒ offers lasting health benefits beyond just a straighter smile.
If you are interested in finding out more, the first step will be to evaluate your child, looking closely at poor oral habits as well as dental and facial development. Once the child has been assessed, a plan is developed and treatment can begin. If your child is showing symptoms like breathing with their mouth open or perhaps, they are having restless sleep, Myobrace® might just be the natural solution you’ve been looking for. We offer Myobrace® treatments for children aged 5-15 years old and are committed to providing friendly, compassionate dentistry for paediatric patients.
Myobrace® is typically suitable for children aged between 5 and 15 years old. The earlier Myobrace® treatment begins, the better the results tend to be.
Myobrace® treatment is designed for children who have crooked teeth, a bad bite, or other problems with the way their teeth and jaws are aligned. Myobrace® can also help improve breathing, reduce snoring, and treat sleep apnoea.
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