MyoBrace® – Myofunctional Orthodontics
Almost 30 years ago, Myofunctional Research Co. has identified improper breathing as a major cause of improper bite, improper jaw growth, and temporomandibular joint problems. By introducing the Myobrace myofunctional system, MRC has completely changed the way orthodontics is practiced in children. The main function of the system is to eliminate bad habits and improper breathing.
What causes orthodontic problems
Most children today have crooked teeth, which becomes visible from 3-5 years of age. Often this and improper development of the jaws is attributed to hereditary factors. But modern research shows that mouth breathing, incorrect tongue position, improper swallowing and finger sucking are the real causes of malocclusions and improper craniofacial growth.
When the child is constantly breathing through the mouth, the tongue is at the bottom of the oral cavity, which leads to problems in the development of the jaws. This, in turn, limits the space for proper eruption and arrangement of permanent teeth.
Myobrace® system
MRCs offer a more biological, myofunctional, (sometimes pre-) orthodontic treatment, through a series of several silicone splints. By focusing on the etiological factors that cause malocclusion and improper breathing, splints correct harmful habits affecting teeth, jaws and facial development.
How Myobrace® splints work
Along with correcting bad habits, splints apply weak forces to the teeth to help them align normally in the dental arch. Myobrace should be worn only 1-2 hours a day and during sleep. However, successful treatment depends mainly on patient cooperation.
There are 3-4 types of splints for each type of dentition, specific for the respective age group, the splints effectively train the correct position of the tongue, retrain the oral muscles and apply light forces to expand the jaws and align the teeth.