Poor Oral Habits in Children and Their Effect on Future Oral Health
Oral habits such as snoring, thumb sucking, mouth breathing and improper tongue position can have a negative effect on the future oral health of children. Certain habits such as mouth breathing and improper swallowing can limit facial development and cause crowded teeth. Fortunately, the effects of bad oral habits can be prevented if caught early.Patients that use Myobrace and practice regular myofunctional exercises and activities can successfully correct poor oral habits and avoid many of the dental problems associated with them.Myofunctional DisordersPoor oral habits can cause orofacial myofunctional disorders. If left untreated, these disorders can lead to orthodontic relapse, problems with the jaw, psychological issues, digestive disorders, problems with posture and gum disease.Braces alone cannot correct the underlying cause of crooked teeth. In order to obtain lasting results, poor oral habits must be addressed. An experienced myofunctional therapist works directly with their patients to discover which oral habits are causing the problem. This allows them to develop the most appropriate plan for treatment.Myobrace for ChildrenMyobrace is an oral appliance similar to a mouth guard. Myobrace helps correct common oral habits before they are able to cause permanent damage. When bad habits are caught early, Myobrace can be an excellent alternative to braces.Myobrace is available for children of all ages and stages of development. There is even a Myobrace appliance for children that already have braces. Myobraces are worn for just one to two hours during the day as well as overnight. Daily use of Myobrace in combination with specialized oral exercises can help resolve poor oral habits, improve facial development, align the teeth and improve the look and health of the smile.Northern Virginia Myofunctional TherapyOur myofunctional therapist is specially trained to diagnose and treat abnormal tongue movements as well as problems with the muscles around the mouth and neck area.Please contact us if you believe that Myobrace might be the right choice for your child. Please call us at (703) 476-3969 today, or fill out our easy online form to schedule an appointment with our Myofunctional Specialist, Dr. Liliana Calkins.
