Correcting Habits. Supporting Healthy Breathing. Shaping Smiles Naturally.
At Kadri Dental, we believe that a healthy, beautiful smile starts with good oral habits. That’s why we offer Myofunctional Orthodontics, a treatment designed to correct poor oral habits such as tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, and improper chewing. These habits are not minor — they significantly affect facial development, dental alignment, and even breathing.
Our mission at Kadri Dental is to help patients of all ages correct these habits early, supporting healthy smiles and better breathing for life.
What Is Myofunctional Orthodontics?
Myofunctional Orthodontics focuses on training the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue to function correctly. Many children — and even some adults — develop habits such as mouth breathing or poor tongue posture. While these actions may seem small, they can impact jaw development, dental alignment, speech, breathing, and even sleep quality.
We work closely with myofunctional therapists, who teach patients exercises and techniques to retrain the tongue, lips, and facial muscles.
Who Can Benefit from Myofunctional Orthodontics?
This treatment is helpful for:
- Children with early signs of crooked teeth
- Children who breathe through their mouths
- Children with speech difficulties related to tongue posture
- Teenagers with poor tongue posture
- Patients with sleep disorders or facial development issues linked to airway problems
Better Smile Myofunctional Orthodontic Treatment
We make the process simple and supportive for parents and children.
Step 1: Comprehensive Oral and Airway Evaluation
We begin with a detailed examination of the jaws, teeth, facial growth patterns, and airway health. We use 3D imaging and digital scans to assess not only dental alignment, but also how the lips, tongue, and jaw muscles work together.
Step 2: Identifying Harmful Oral Habits
We assess for common myofunctional problems such as:
- Mouth breathing
- Tongue thrusting
- Open mouth posture
- Improper chewing and swallowing patterns
- Incorrect resting tongue posture
Step 3: Customized Myobrace Appliance
If needed, we provide a custom-made Myobrace device. This soft, comfortable appliance trains the tongue to rest against the roof of the mouth, encourages lip closure, supports nasal breathing, and promotes proper dental arch and jaw development.
Step 4: Collaboration with Myofunctional Therapists
At Kadri Dental, we work closely with myofunctional therapists who guide patients through targeted exercises that strengthen the lips, tongue, and facial muscles. These exercises help build healthy long-term habits for better oral and airway health.
Step 5: Regular Progress Monitoring
We schedule regular checkups to monitor breathing, posture, and jaw development. We make adjustments to the appliance or exercises as needed and guide families through every step.
How Much Does Myofunctional Orthodontics Cost?
The cost of treatment depends on:
- The severity of the habits being corrected
- The type of appliance needed
- The length of treatment and follow-up care
At Kadri Dental, we believe early intervention should be accessible to all families. We offer flexible payment options and work with insurance providers to help make treatment affordable. You’ll receive a clear cost breakdown upfront — no hidden surprises.
Why Choose Kadri Dental for Myofunctional Orthodontics?
Our orthodontic expertise with a focus on airway health, giving your child the best chance at a healthy smile and healthy breathing.
At Kadri Dental we use 3D imaging and digital diagnostics to evaluate oral and facial health comprehensively. We collaborate with experienced myofunctional therapists to offer complete care.
FAQs
The ideal age is 5 to 10 years, but older children and even some adults can benefit.
If your child struggles with mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, or an open bite, Myobrace could be the right solution.
Treatment length varies, depending on the severity of habits. Most treatments last between several months to a few years.
