Myobrace in Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Smiles offers Myobrace in Wilmington, NC to help children develop properly aligned teeth and healthy jaws by correcting the habits that cause crooked teeth. Dr. Norma Cortez and Dr. Adrian Soto use this system to address mouth breathing, tongue thrust, and incorrect swallowing patterns before they lead to more complex orthodontic problems.

Myobrace Explained

Myobrace is a preventive pre-orthodontic treatment that focuses on the causes of crooked teeth rather than the symptoms. Research shows that poor oral habits—mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing, and thumb sucking—are the primary cause of crowded teeth, not genetics. By correcting these habits during development, the jaws can grow to their full potential and teeth align naturally.

The Myobrace system combines a series of removable intra-oral appliances with daily myofunctional exercises. The appliances guide jaw development while the exercises retrain the muscles of the face and tongue to function correctly.

Benefits of Myobrace

• Addresses the root causes of crooked teeth—not just straightening them.
• Corrects harmful habits like mouth breathing and tongue thrust.
• Guides natural jaw growth and facial development.
• Removable appliance—no brackets, wires, or permanent attachments.
• Improves nasal breathing and airway function.
• May significantly reduce or eliminate the need for braces.

What to Expect

Treatment involves wearing the Myobrace appliance for one to two hours during the day and overnight while sleeping. Daily myofunctional exercises are assigned and take about five to ten minutes. Regular visits monitor progress and introduce new appliance stages as your child develops. Consistent compliance is essential for optimal results.

For Myobrace in Wilmington, NC, contact Cape Fear Smiles at 910-763-0931.