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Old 05-25-2017, 07:58 PM   #1
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Default Myobrace, an alternative to braces

Have you or your kids used this as a precursor or alternative to conventional orthodontic treatment? Apparently it's used in many countries around the world (was developed in Australia). Designed to train the mouth and facial muscles to apply the right pressures to the palate so that it develops the correct shape (wide enough for all the teeth).

I read a Japanese study describing how it worked on the individuals studied, complete with before and after pictures. It's interesting. Does anyone have personal experience with this method?
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:32 AM   #2
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I dont but it sounds wonderful
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Old 05-26-2017, 09:50 AM   #3
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Default Re: Myobrace, an alternative to braces

Yeah, it is intriguing. I've been reading mom forums and health forums to see what people who've used it had to say. It seems like 80% of them were positive. Those who weren't, seemed to either be working with a dentist/ortho who didn't know how to fit the device correctly (and gave them back their money after a couple of visits) or weren't working with a dental professional at all and got their myobrace off aliexpress or eBay.

One person said their orthodontist sees lots of people who had a failed experience with myobrace and had to get orthodontic braces afterward, but I don't know how common that is. I did read that its effectiveness is directly proportionate to the patient's faithfulness at wearing it, and that some people have a hard time sleeping with a removable device in their mouth.
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Old 05-26-2017, 10:38 AM   #4
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At what kind of age would this be used?
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Old 05-26-2017, 11:12 AM   #5
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Default Re: Myobrace, an alternative to braces

The earliest is 5. Average might be 8-13. But adults can also. Our dentist and hygienist both use it.
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how does this cost compared to traditional braces and how long does it take to work?
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Default Re: Myobrace, an alternative to braces

I have heard of a similar device under a different name. It can be used solo but often as a precursor to braces. Because it widens the palette it helps save on the overall orthodontic cost.or can sometimes replace it. It had a weird name with numbers in it. Wish I could remember the name to compare what I am seeing about myobrace. Read somewhere sprout that it costs about $3k but not sure if that is American dollars or another currency.
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Default Re: Myobrace, an alternative to braces

Yes it's also called Trainer for Kids, T4K.

I don't know about the price yet. My dentist said something about 2k but I'm waiting for a callback with more specific details.

The orthodontist quoted us $2800 for the early treatment ("phase 1") involving head gear, braces and a retainer. This is for the baby teeth (mostly) on a 9yo as a precursor to braces on her permanent teeth when they come in.
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Interesting! Our ortho starts screening kids at 7. Dd2 had expanders out on at 8 because her canine teeth needed room to come in (it was this or eventual oral surgery). The expanders were around 3k. I am intrigued by the "training" aspect, because of course expanders just move teeth, but don't change habits.
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Hmm, never heard of this before but it sounds so cool.
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Hope to hear if any of you try it. All my kids have messy teeth.
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Interesting! Our ortho starts screening kids at 7. Dd2 had expanders out on at 8 because her canine teeth needed room to come in (it was this or eventual oral surgery). The expanders were around 3k. I am intrigued by the "training" aspect, because of course expanders just move teeth, but don't change habits.
My dd1 is getting an expander this week and my understanding is that her expander will widen her pallet, not just move her teeth.
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My dd1 is getting an expander this week and my understanding is that her expander will widen her pallet, not just move her teeth.
Yes, that is correct. I posted incorrectly! Expanders widen the pallet to make more room for teeth!
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I had a pallet expander as a child (well, 12/13 y/o).
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Default Re: Myobrace, an alternative to braces

Following this. Apparently my children inherit a small pallette from me. My oldest has had an expander and my 2nd definitely needs one.

So I'm interested in reading more info on this.

I'll be honest that the cost sort of deters me because it's not that much different than a traditional expander.
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