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Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional orthodontics is not just about moving teeth. The first objective of myofunctional orthodontics is to have enough space for the tongue to sit in the maxilla. The second objective is to have the patient breathing through their nose with their lips together. If the patient is not breathing through their nose, then correct arch development and correct dental alignment cannot be achieved.
Benefits of myofunctional orthodontics:
Myofunctional orthodontics produces healthier patients who are able to grow without the detrimental habits that limit facial growth. Patients who stop mouth breathing are healthier and get less allergies and infections because of breathing through their nose. Fixing incorrect swallowing patterns and improving poor nutrition allows correct downward and forward facial growth and development.
Case after case using myofunctional orthodontics produces stable maxillary arch development and resolves lower anterior crowding with little mechanical effort. No braces are needed, and for the majority, no permanent retainers are required.