Orthodontics & Myofunctional Therapy
Achieving Beautiful Smiles with Orthodontics and Myofunctional Therapy
Does your child suffer from crooked teeth, overlapping bites, or teeth grinding and clenching? The orthodontics and myofunctional therapy team at Dentistry Junior provides early intervention treatment for developing smiles.
What is Pediatric Orthodontics?
Paediatric orthodontics involves diagnosing and treating bite and alignment problems in children and teens. By spotting issues early, we can utilise advanced techniques like expanders, tooth removal/reshaping, clear aligners, and even braces to guide teeth into proper position.
Straightening teeth not only boosts a child’s smile aesthetics but also improves ability to chew, avoids tooth decay or gum disease, eliminates headaches or jaw pain, and increases self-confidence.
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy consists of exercises to strengthen the tongue, jaw, lips and facial muscles. Many orthodontic issues like crooked/crowded teeth, narrow jaw shape, or poor tooth alignment result from improper muscle balance. Myofunctional therapy helps establish proper timing and pressure patterns for orofacial muscles.
When used alongside orthodontic treatments, muscle retraining helps achieve faster, more stable results and prevents relapse after appliances like braces come off. Kids learn good oral habits that enable long-lasting straight smiles.
Our Approach to Treatment
At Dentistry Junior, we believe in a comprehensive approach to orthodontic care:
- Evaluation: Our orthodontists conduct thorough assessments to diagnose orthodontic issues, considering facial and jaw structures.
- Customised Treatment Plans: We design personalised treatment plans that may include braces, aligners, functional appliances, or myofunctional therapy exercises.
- Monitoring and Follow-up: Throughout the treatment, our team monitors progress closely and adjusts the treatment plan as needed for optimal results.
At Dentistry Junior, our expert orthodontists are dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored to your child’s unique needs. We strive to create beautiful smiles and functional harmony, fostering lifelong oral health.
FAQs
We recommend all kids get evaluated between ages 6-8 even if no obvious issues exist yet. Early treatment is simpler and prevents worsening.
We offer expanders, clear aligners like Invisalign, selective extractions, tooth reshaping, and metal/ceramic braces.
Myofunctional therapy helps correct oral habits, promotes proper facial muscle function, improves breathing, and enhances orthodontic outcomes.
Treatment duration varies based on the complexity of the case and the chosen method. It can range from several months to a few years. Our team provides an estimated timeline during the initial consultation.
Yes, alternatives such as clear aligners or other innovative orthodontic appliances may be suitable depending on the case. Our orthodontists discuss the available options during the evaluation.
