Myofunctional

At Crescent Lodge Dental Practice in Clapham, we’re able to treat children from as young as six years old with a special form of orthodontics called Myofunctional and Orthopaedic Therapy. Orthodontists and dentists around the world have practiced Myofunctional orthodontic techniques for more than 50 years. Techniques involving light, intermittent forces are used to address poor oral habits (known as myofunctional habits) to stimulate natural growth and help align the teeth. By restoring balance in the face and jaws and correcting tongue posture and breathing function we can help to restore the aesthetic and functional framework that nature intended.

Depending on the needs of your child, treatment can begin at a very young age. This may involve a simple, effective appliance, which is worn for short periods of time. The aim is always to guide natural growth and development and prevent harmful oral habits. In the long term this means a reduction in later orthodontic treatment and the extraction of permanent teeth, as well as better facial development.

These two photos show identical twins after orthodontic treatment for crowded teeth. One had teeth extracted in order to align their permanent teeth; the other was treated with an early interceptive approach and with non-extraction orthodontic treatment. The difference is clear:

To summarise a very technical process, we take comprehensive records to determine your child’s individual treatment needs based on:

• mouth shape
• facial proportions
• gum lines
• lip shape
• natural teeth shape

For more information about Myofunctional and Orthopedic therapy in Clapham Common, London or to book a consultation with our experts, please contact us today! Call us on 020 7622 5333, email reception@dentistsw4.com or complete our contact form. Alternatively, please visit www.myoresearch.com or www.myobrace.com.