77 Westport Plaza Dr.
Suite 205, St. Louis, MO 63146
Suite 205, St. Louis, MO 63146
At Smiles by Choice, we are proud to offer Myobrace for kids in St. Louis, MO, as a preventive, pre-orthodontic treatment designed to address the underlying causes of crooked teeth.
As a parent, noticing your child’s adult teeth coming in crowded or seeing them struggle to breathe through their nose can be worrying. Standard advice often suggests waiting until the teenage years for braces, but we believe in a proactive approach. Rather than waiting for problems to fully develop, Myobrace allows us to intervene early, using your child’s natural growth to create a healthier, straighter smile.
Often, Myobrace is used as “training wheels” for your child’s oral health.
Just as training wheels provide stability while a child learns to balance a bike, the Myobrace appliance guides your child’s oral development. It supports myofunctional therapy by teaching the specific muscles of the mouth to function correctly.
Most orthodontic issues stem from poor habits, such as mouth breathing or incorrect tongue posture (where the tongue rests on the floor of the mouth rather than the roof). The appliance corrects these habits. Once the muscles are strengthened and the tongue serves as a natural scaffold for the jaw, the “training wheels” are no longer needed, allowing the teeth to align naturally through myofunctional therapy.
The Myobrace system is accessible and fits easily into a daily routine, serving as a distinct alternative to fixed braces. It involves three simple components:
The child wears a removable intra-oral appliance for just one to two hours each day while awake (doing homework, watching TV, or reading).
The appliance is worn while sleeping to maintain jaw position and encourage nasal breathing.
These are fun, daily exercises that stretch and strengthen the tongue and lip muscles to ensure the results last.
While a straight smile is the most visible result, the benefits of the Myobrace system go far deeper than aesthetics. By correcting the root causes of crowding, we improve the child’s overall systemic health.
Successful treatment can help:
Timing is crucial for this treatment. Because Myobrace for kids relies on biological adaptability, it is most effective while children are still growing.
This is the stage for limiting damage. Treatment here is gentle and focuses on stopping detrimental habits like thumb sucking or pacifier use that distort the jaw.
This is widely considered the "Golden Age" for treatment. With a mix of baby and adult teeth and rapid jaw growth occurring, we can achieve the best results in the shortest time.
Pre-teens can still benefit, despite they’re older age for a “kid.” While growth has slowed, Myobrace is still effective and serves as a great option for teens who want to avoid the aesthetics of metal brackets.
Dr. Adam Timm and Dr. Louise First have dedicated their careers to pediatric dentistry, caring for growing smiles with specialized training and a gentle touch. For years, St. Louis has trusted them to provide the best possible care for their children—and you should, too.
Dr. Timm and Dr. First don’t just hand over an appliance and send you on your way. They take the time to explain the why behind the crooked teeth, making sure you understand the vital connection between your child’s sleep, breathing, and smile.
We have created a space where children feel safe, and parents feel heard. Let us guide your child through every milestone of their journey toward a healthier smile.
At Smiles by Choice, we don’t just treat teeth; we care for the whole child. We know that navigating medical decisions for your kids can be stressful, so we strive to be a partner you can trust, not just a clinic you visit.
If you’ve noticed crowding or breathing issues, let’s address them now while nature is on our side. Our Myobrace for kids may be just what your child needs.
Reach out to us today to schedule a chat. Let’s help your child grow into a smile they’ll love for a lifetime.