Orthodontic issues or teeth misalignment often arise during early age due to factors such as jawbone growth structure and habits like thumb sucking, mouth breathing, and tongue thrusting. By choosing Comfort Dental & Implant Centre, our children’s dentist in Buderim can monitor your child’s growth pattern at every visit and advise if early orthodontic intervention is needed to correct new teeth development.
In some cases, using early orthodontic intervention with appliances like Myobrace can eliminate or reduce the timeframe for later orthodontic treatments, such as braces or Invisalign.
Myobrace is a specialised orthodontic treatment designed to address improper jaw and teeth alignment in children. Unlike traditional braces, Myobrace focuses on promoting natural growth and development of the jaw, helping to correct habits that contribute to misalignment.
This system includes a series of removable intraoral appliances that are worn for one to two hours each day and overnight while sleeping. Myobrace works by addressing the underlying causes of orthodontic problems, such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, and incorrect swallowing patterns.
By encouraging proper oral habits and muscle function, Myobrace aims to guide the growth of the jaw, enhance facial development, and align teeth naturally. It is a non-invasive and preventive approach, often recommended for children between the ages of 3 and 15, as it takes advantage of the natural growth phases to achieve optimal results.
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for your child, our specialised approach at Comfort Dental could be the key to a straight and healthy smile. Here is our step-by-step approach to delivering Myobrace orthodontic treatment for kids:
Our focus is on tackling the root causes of orthodontic problems rather than just treating the symptoms. Many issues, like crowded or misaligned teeth, often stem from myofunctional habits such as incorrect tongue posture, mouth breathing, and swallowing patterns. That is why regular check-ups are important so our children’s dentists can monitor and detect these issues early on.
This treatment is ideally initiated during the formative years, typically between ages 3 and 15, when the jaw and facial bones are still developing. Early intervention guides the growth of these structures to promote proper alignment and function.
Every patient is unique, and so is their treatment plan. Our experienced dental professionals conduct a thorough assessment to understand specific myofunctional issues. Based on this, a personalised program is developed to address individual needs.
The treatment involves using a series of removable appliances worn for a specified duration each day and overnight. These appliances aim to correct oral habits, improve tongue posture, and guide the natural development of the jaw and facial bones.
Apart from appliance use, patients are guided through exercises and activities to reinforce proper myofunctional habits. These exercises are crucial, strengthening oral muscles and supporting the natural development of a healthy and aligned smile.
Our team monitors treatment progress through regular check-ups and adjustments, ensuring it stays on track and allowing for any necessary modifications to the plan.
The choice between Myobrace and common orthodontic treatments such as braces and Invisalign depends on various factors such as the dental issues at hand, the patient’s age, the severity of the orthodontic case, and personal preference.
Myobrace acts as an early intervention for children between the ages of 3 and 15 while their teeth and jawbone are still developing. It is designed to guide the teeth and jawbone into the proper position. However, in some cases, Myobrace treatment might not be enough to achieve straight teeth. Additional orthodontic treatment, such as braces or clear aligners like Invisalign, may be required. Using Myobrace prior to these treatments can usually shorten the duration of braces or clear aligners.
Get in touch with us to find out if Myobrace treatment is suitable for your child.
The investment in Myobrace treatment can vary in its cost on a case-by-case basis. The cost is influenced by various factors, including the specific dental requirements of your child, the length of the treatment, and the particular types of appliances that are used. What stands out about Myobrace is its cost-effectiveness, especially when you weigh its comprehensive benefits for both dental and facial health against traditional braces.
Understanding that every family’s financial situation is different, we’ve put together a variety of payment options to suit different budgets. These include convenient plans like Afterpay, Zip, Denticare and Humm.
Additionally, we’re equipped to accept a wide range of payment methods, including EFTPOS, all major credit cards, and accept on-spot claims for all health funds participating under HICAPS for eligible services.
We encourage scheduling a visit to Comfort Dental Centre Buderim for a personalised assessment where we can provide a detailed breakdown of costs. Our commitment is to offer clear, customised advice, helping you navigate through the information so you can make a well-informed decision about your child’s orthodontic path.
