K2 MyoBrace Kids | Ages 6 to 10 | Myofunctional Appliance for Correcting Oral Habits and Teeth Alignment

MyoBrace K2 Myofunctional Appliance for children aged 6 to 10

The Myobrace K2 is an innovative and effective orthodontic solution for treating early oral issues in children. By working not only on teeth alignment but also on correcting harmful habits and improving oral muscle function, the K1 offers a holistic and preventive approach to healthy tooth and facial development. Its removable, comfortable, and easy-to-use design makes it an appealing option for both parents and children, and when used properly, it can reduce the need for more invasive orthodontic treatments in the future, promoting overall health.

How Myobrace Works

Myobrace addresses the root cause of dental problems rather than just correcting the symptoms. It combats inappropriate oral habits in children that often lead to misaligned teeth and improper facial development.
Among these habits are:

• Mouth breathing: Mouth breathing can harm facial development and cause long-term health issues. Myobrace encourages nasal breathing, which is essential for healthy growth.
• Improper tongue posture: The appliance trains the tongue to remain in the ideal position, at the roof of the mouth, promoting correct alignment of the jaw and teeth.
• Excessive facial muscle pressure: Using Myobrace reduces the force exerted by the muscles around the teeth and jaws, decreasing the pressure that can lead to orthodontic problems.
• Harmful oral habits: Problems such as thumb sucking, teeth grinding, and prolonged use of pacifiers are also corrected with the appliance.

Treatment Stages with Myobrace

• Habit correction: The initial focus is on eliminating harmful habits, such as mouth breathing and improper tongue posture, that affect facial development.
• Dental arch development: In this phase, the appliance helps expand and align the dental arches, providing adequate space for permanent teeth.
• Teeth alignment: As the permanent teeth emerge, Myobrace assists in their natural alignment without the need for excessive force.
• Retention: After achieving the desired results, the goal is to maintain the alignment and correct habits to ensure long-term stability.

The treatment requires discipline and collaboration from both the child and the parents..

The main steps include:

1. Daily use: Myobrace should be worn for 1 to 2 hours during the day and while sleeping.
2. Myofunctional exercises: The child performs exercises to correct tongue posture, improve nasal breathing, and strengthen facial muscles.
3. Professional follow-up: Regular visits to the dentist or orthodontist are essential to monitor progress and adjust the appliance if needed.

Key Features of Myobrace

• Correction of oral habits: By eliminating harmful habits such as mouth breathing and thumb sucking, Myobrace promotes healthier facial development.
• Removable appliance: The appliance is worn for a few hours a day, allowing the child to maintain a comfortable routine.
• Encouraging natural development: The appliance works to align the teeth without the need for invasive forces, using the child's natural growth.
• Alternative to fixed braces: As a removable option, Myobrace avoids the discomfort associated with traditional braces and wires.

Benefits of Myobrace K2

• Correction of Harmful Habits: Myobrace K2 directly impacts oral habits such as mouth breathing, atypical swallowing, and thumb sucking, effectively and naturally correcting these behaviors. By addressing these issues early on, it helps prevent dysfunctions from worsening, reducing the need for complicated orthodontic treatments later.
• Healthy Dental Arch Development: Using the K2 appliance contributes to more balanced jaw and teeth growth, helping to position them correctly from the early stages of development. This can minimize or even eliminate the need for fixed braces later, when the child is older.
• Improved Oral Muscle Function: The appliance works to train the oral muscles, promoting more efficient tongue posture and encouraging nasal breathing and proper swallowing. These aspects are crucial for dental arch development and overall oral health.
• Ease of Use and Comfort: Being removable, K2 is much more comfortable for children as it does not cause discomfort during meals or interfere with daily activities. Moreover, being easy to clean, the appliance helps maintain the child's oral hygiene in a practical and efficient manner.

How to Clean

• The Myobrace appliance should be cleaned under warm running water every time the patient removes it from their mouth.
• For deeper cleaning, it is recommended to use Myoclean twice a week. Myoclean™ is the recommended cleaning product for all MRC appliances.