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Myobrace Appliance for Jawbone Growth

Crooked teeth are a common problem that affects millions of people around the world. There are all kinds of orthodontic solutions to straighten your teeth, but that’s after they’ve already grown crooked. What most people don’t know is that you can prevent crooked teeth in the first place! How can we do that? With the Myobrace expansion appliance!


Dr. Maryam Seifi and her team at Breath of Life Dental (BOLD) are committed to helping you and your family live long, healthy lives. We are proud to bring the latest technology to our community in North Bethesda, MD, because we know it can improve your overall health and wellbeing. 


If you’re interested in preventing or correcting the underlying causes of crooked teeth, call us at (301) 818-2653 to schedule a consultation for the Myobrace appliance today!

Address the Causes of Crooked Teeth

If crooked teeth can be prevented, what causes them in the first place? Most people think crooked teeth are a genetic issue, but that’s not entirely true! 


The reason your teeth grow in crooked is more often than not caused by a lack of space in your jaw. Poor myofunctional habits (meaning habits of the muscles in your mouth and face) negatively affect your jaw and facial development. These habits include: 


  • Mouth breathing
  • Reverse swallowing 
  • Tongue thrusting
  • Thumb sucking


Improper jaw development leads to crooked teeth because it limits the space available for your teeth to erupt in their ideal positions. It can also lead to other health problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea. 

How Can We Help You?

The Myobrace Three-Stage Appliance System

The Myobrace system is a nonsurgical treatment that addresses the underlying causes of crooked teeth by correcting poor myofunctional habits (or poor oral habits). 

  • Stage One: Habit Correction

    The first step of treatment is to correct poor oral habits that cause crooked teeth. When worn as directed, the Myobrace appliance can help you learn to: 


    • Breathe through your nose
    • Swallow correctly
    • Rest your tongue in the right position

    These simple changes will help increase jaw growth in children so their teeth have plenty of space. For adults, the results will improve nasal breathing.

  • Stage Two: Arch Development

    The second step of treatment is an oral appliance designed to improve jawbone growth. This appliance puts pressure on the arches of your teeth and your hard palate to increase the space in your mouth for your permanent teeth.

  • Stage Three: Dental Alignment

    The third step of treatment will finalize the changes you’ve made in the first two steps. This appliance will improve the alignment of your teeth and jaws and ensure you don’t revert back to poor oral habits.  

Myobrace for Kids

The Myobrace system can be used by children as young as five years old to improve their poor oral habits and prevent crooked teeth in the first place. By following the Myobrace three-stage appliance system as directed, your child can have: 


  • Straight teeth
  • Properly developed and aligned jaws
  • Ideal facial development
  • Improved overall health


Are you concerned about your child’s facial development? Call BOLD at (301) 818-2653 to schedule your consultation today! After a comprehensive exam, Dr. Maryam Seifi will talk to you about your child’s jaw growth and how the Myobrace for kids system can improve their oral health. 

Myobrace for Adults

Even if your adult teeth have already grown crooked, you can still use the Myobrace three-stage appliance system to correct poor oral habits and improve your overall quality of life. By following your customized Myobrace for adults treatment plan, you can achieve:


  • Straight teeth
  • Better alignment of upper and lower jaws
  • Lower risk for obstructive sleep apnea
  • Lower risk for TMJ disorders


Do you have crooked teeth? Call BOLD at (301) 818-2653 to schedule your consultation for the Myobrace for adults system! 


Dr. Maryam Seifi will assess the condition of your permanent teeth, your upper and lower jawbone growth, and your facial development to determine if Myobrace is the right solution for your needs.

Benefits of the Myobrace Three-Stage Appliance System

At Breath of Life Dental (BOLD), we want you and your family to be healthy and happy. That’s why we’re so excited for you to experience the benefits of Myobrace for adults and children. With this simple treatment, you can: 


  • Get straight teeth
  • Reduce your risk for obstructive sleep apnea
  • Reduce your risk for TMJ disorder
  • Breathe through your nose
  • Swallow properly


The best part is that the removable Myobrace appliance only has to be worn while you’re sleeping and for 1-2 hours each day. Not only is it much more comfortable and discreet than traditional orthodontics, but it also handles the underlying causes of your crooked teeth, which braces and tooth aligners can’t do.

You Don’t Need to Extract Healthy Teeth!

In the past, traditional braces were your only option to get straighter teeth. But braces can’t encourage upper or lower jawbone growth, they can only shift the position of your teeth in the space available. To solve that, orthodontists would often extract your premolars and/or your wisdom teeth to make room for the rest of your permanent teeth. 


Why should you go through a painful surgical procedure to extract perfectly healthy teeth? You shouldn’t!


That’s why Dr. Maryam Seifi recommends Myobrace. In the same way that traditional braces put pressure on your teeth to shift their positions, the Myobrace adjusts your tongue position, permanent teeth, and the alignment of your upper and lower jaws. Treatment with Myobrace for adults and children involves:


  • No surgery or drugs
  • No painful adjustments
  • No tooth extraction


Experience the life-changing results for yourself! Call Breath of Life Dental (BOLD) at (301) 818-2653 to schedule your consultation today!

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