PRE-ORTHODONTICS & ORAL MYOLOGY FOR CHILDREN ON THE GOLD COAST
Do you have a child who is experiencing jaw or muscle function problems? Imola Foster from Gold Coast Dental & Denture Centre offers professional oral myology on the Gold Coast to create and maintain proper muscle movement in a child's face and prevent health issues later in life.
Our safe, effective and individualised programs help children train the lips, tongue and cheeks so that the muscles work in full coordination and resolve poor oral habits.
HOW DOES OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY WORK?
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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a personalised program offered by Gold Coast Dental & Denture Centre that consists of a series of painless and fun facial and oral exercises for kids. These exercises are designed to help activate and guide the coordination of tongue and facial muscles, so they function in harmony.
Children learn to use correct tongue and lip function and at-rest postures, swallowing and chewing patterns.
Success depends on daily exercise until the child has subconsciously learned to correct their improper muscle function. It takes constant commitment from the patient, strong parental support and time.
COMMON OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS
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Our program can be used to treat a wide range of orofacial myofunctional disorders that are common in children, including:
- Thumb sucking
- Open mouths
- Tongue thrusting
- Improper chewing methods
- Speech impediments
- Incorrect tongue position when at rest
- Tongue ties
- Mouth breathing
- Pain in the orofacial region
- Nail, cheek and lip biting
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?
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By addressing orofacial myofunctional disorders early in children, you can prevent significant and costly problems down the road, including:
- Crooked teeth
- Overcrowded teeth
- Snoring
- Sleep apnoea
- Poor posture
- Pain and discomfort in the face, jaw and mouth
- Speech impediments, such as lisps
- Problems with eating and drinking
- Digestive issues
PRE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WITH MYOBRACE
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Gold Coast Dental and Denture Centre has expanded its services for children and now offers pre-orthodontic treatment for children aged 5 – 15 with Myobrace® system. This is a natural way to treat poor oral habits, also known as myofunctional habits, that are the underlying causes of crooked teeth. The treatment is done through a series of removable dental appliances worn for 1-2 hours a day and overnight while the children sleep. Daily activities to improve breathing, muscle function, and tongue posture complete the treatment schedule to improve facial development, resulting in straighter teeth and a healthier child. See our trained staff for a complimentary consultation for your child's assessment.
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW MYOBRACE® WORKS VISIT THE WEBSITE WWW.MYOBRACE.COM OR BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT GOLD COAST DENTAL AND DENTURE CENTRE AND TALK TO OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
