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Orthodontics
Creating a stable environment & prevention
Retainers hold teeth, muscles keep them there
We know how to fix narrow arches and crowded teeth but why did we get there in the first place? Myofunctional therapy can play a preventive role in orthodontics by addressing and correcting certain oral habits, muscle dysfunctions, and functional issues that, if left unaddressed, might contribute to the development of orthodontic problems.
Teeth don’t move randomly — they follow muscle pressure.
Your tongue, lips, cheeks, and breathing habits apply light forces to the teeth all day and all night. Over time, these forces shape the dental arches and jaw growth.
If the muscles function poorly → teeth often become crowded, spaced, flared, or relapse after treatment
Myofunctional therapy corrects the underlying habits that influence tooth position.
Treating myofunctional disorders may help reduce the severity of orthodontic concerns when:
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Mouth breathing is corrected early
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The tongue rests on the palate instead of the floor of the mouth
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Lips stay gently sealed at rest
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Swallowing patterns are optimized
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Cheek pressure on the teeth is reduced
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Proper chewing develops the jaws
If the muscles continue pushing the teeth the same way they did before treatment… the teeth follow.
Myofunctional therapy retrains resting posture and functional patterns so the teeth have a stable environment to stay in their corrected positions — even long term.
How the Myo Munchee Helps
The Myo Munchee is not an orthodontic appliance. It does not straighten teeth.
It is a habit-training tool that prepares the mouth for healthy function. Great for ages 2-12!
Modern diets are soft and require very little chewing.
This can lead to:
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Weak jaw muscles
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Poor tongue posture
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Narrow arches
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Mouth breathing patterns
The Myo Munchee works by encouraging:
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Nasal breathing
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Proper tongue elevation
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Bilateral chewing
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Lip seal
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Jaw muscle activation
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Saliva production
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Awareness of oral posture
When used consistently alongside therapy, it helps patients practice correct patterns daily so they become automatic.
Why this matters
Straight teeth are not only about alignment — they are about function.
When breathing, posture, chewing, and swallowing work correctly, the teeth are far more likely to develop well, respond well to orthodontics, and stay straight long-term.
