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The Science Behind Myofunctional Orthodontics

October 24, 2023

The Science Behind Myofunctional Orthodontics Explore Myofunctional Therapy Early in dentistry’s history, practitioners noticed they could improve dental aesthetics by using mechanical devices to move teeth. This process also influenced the growth of bone in specific areas. The discovery laid…

How to Avoid Frequent Tongue-Lip and Cheek Biting

December 22, 2021

Listen to our podcast here. The Effects of Frequent Tongue-Lip and Cheek Biting Some patients with malocclusion don’t realize that their tongue might have limited space, causing them to continuously or frequently bite or damage their tongue and lips. The…

The wrong positioning and function of the tongue can affect the facial growth pattern

July 30, 2021

Listen to the podcast here. Orofacial musculature plays a pivotal role in maintaining a balance in positioning of the teeth. The wrong position or improper functioning of the tongue muscles and any imbalance which occurs in this, results in malocclusion,…

Tongue Ties and Mandibular Growth

January 5, 2021

Listen to the podcast here. Is your child living with a tongue-tie? The term for this is restricted lingual frenulum. This occurs when the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is thick and restrictive, resulting in…

The Benefits of Myobrace Pre-Orthodontic Treatment

November 30, 2020

Listen to the podcast here. A perfect smile isn’t always enough. Other considerations in the facial structure are required in order to be able to develop naturally, breathe properly and avoid sleep apnea. Let’s explore the Myobrace® treatment, a state-of-the-art…

Not enough room in the mouth for the tongue? The effects of incorrect myofunctional habits.

August 17, 2020

Listen to the podcast here. If the tongue and lips are not functioning correctly, crowded teeth and underdeveloped jaws are the result. These are called incorrect myofunctional habits. If function and jaw shape are correct, there is plenty of room…

New App to achieve the best postural habits for optimum face and airway development

August 11, 2020

Listen to the podcast here. There is now an app to help kids (ideally from 4 to 18 years old) achieve the best postural habits for optimum face and airway development resulting in long-term health. The GOPex program, Good Oral…

Myofunctional Therapy: Encouragement of Adequate Facial and Dental Growth

March 27, 2020

Listen to the podcast here. At an early age in a child’s development, incorrect muscle function in the craniofacial (head and face) region can create problems like an anterior open bite, an open-mouth resting posture, or inadequate swallowing patterns. The…

Myofunctional Therapy can treat severe issues with teeth, lips, speech and facial development

March 27, 2020

Families are astounded at how easily Myofunctional Therapy can eliminate habits that contribute to the problem through a series of exercises that can take as little as five minutes at a time, twice to three times a day. Often, just…

Myofunctional Therapy: Learning to Keep the Lips Sealed

March 27, 2020

Listen to the podcast here. It is not only unattractive when someone’s mouth is hanging open loosely, when lips are apart in a resting pattern, it is a bad habit that can lead to more serious issues. Learning to keep…

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The Science Behind Myofunctional Orthodontics

How to Avoid Frequent Tongue-Lip and Cheek Biting

The wrong positioning and function of the tongue can affect the facial growth pattern

Tongue Ties and Mandibular Growth

The Benefits of Myobrace Pre-Orthodontic Treatment

Not enough room in the mouth for the tongue? The effects of incorrect myofunctional habits.

New App to achieve the best postural habits for optimum face and airway development

Myofunctional Therapy: Encouragement of Adequate Facial and Dental Growth

Myofunctional Therapy can treat severe issues with teeth, lips, speech and facial development

Myofunctional Therapy: Learning to Keep the Lips Sealed

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