Where Every Breath Shapes a Future: Orthodontics Beyond the Ordinary

Opening: The Parent’s Quiet Realization

You’ve noticed, haven’t you? The gentle parting of lips at rest, the soft sound of a mouth-breathing child in slumber. The way a jawline hints at imbalance, or how teeth meet—or don’t—when your little one grins. Perhaps it’s the posture, the way shoulders round or a chin juts forward, as if asking a question only a parent can hear.

These are not mere quirks. They are the first lines in your child’s story of growth—a story that deserves to be written with care, expertise, and a vision that sees beyond the surface.

Our Perspective: The Global Seeker’s Advantage

Most orthodontic journeys follow familiar roads. Ours, however, has wandered farther—across continents, through bustling European clinics and quiet innovation in distant lands. We have gathered not just techniques, but a philosophy: that a child’s development is a symphony of breath, muscle, bone, and habit.

We bring to your child what few in the States can: the gentle wisdom of bio-activators—appliances that guide growth, not force it. The natural intelligence of Myobrace—a system inspired by nature’s own blueprint for healthy faces and airways. These are not just tools, but passports to a world of possibility.

The Unseen Foundation: Airway Orthodontics

A smile is more than teeth. It is the visible tip of an intricate, hidden architecture. At its heart: the airway.

We look deeper, using CBCT imaging not just to count teeth, but to map the very passages that carry life-giving breath. For a child aged three to ten, this is everything. A well-formed airway means restful sleep, sharper focus, boundless energy for playground adventures, and a foundation for lifelong health.

This is airway orthodontics—where transformation begins not with wires, but with understanding.

The Myofunctional Alliance: Muscles, Habits, and Harmony

Straightening teeth is only the beginning. The real artistry lies in retraining the muscles that shape the face, guide the jaw, and orchestrate every swallow and word.

Here, we do not simply refer to myofunctional therapists—we partner with them. Think of them as personal trainers for the tongue and lips, working in concert with our orthodontic guidance. Together, we address root causes: tongue thrusts, improper swallowing, habits that, if ignored, can unravel even the most careful orthodontic work.

We don’t just align teeth. We build a harmonious oral environment—one that endures.

Our Sole Focus: Orthodontic Artisanship

In a world where many try to be jacks-of-all-trades, we remain steadfastly, proudly, artisans of one. We are orthodontists—exclusively. No fillings, no cleanings, no distractions. Every waking hour is devoted to the science and art of guiding jaws, aligning teeth, and nurturing healthy facial development in children.

This singular dedication grants us a depth of understanding and a breadth of experience that is simply different. We do not compete on volume, but on vision—on what your child’s healthy development can truly become.

The Invitation: A Consultation for a Lifetime

If you are a parent who senses there is more to your child’s needs than simply waiting for all the adult teeth to arrive—if you seek a path that considers the whole child, their breathing, their posture, their future—then perhaps our paths were meant to cross.

This is not about rushing into braces. It is about understanding the journey your child is on, from age three to ten and beyond, and ensuring they have the best possible guides.

Let us explore, together, what is possible for your child. Not just a straighter smile, but a healthier, more vibrant life—one that unfolds with every confident breath and every joyful expression.

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Why Parents Choose Us

Global Experience, Local Care: Our worldwide training brings your child the best of modern orthodontics—often before it’s available elsewhere.
Airway-Focused: We use advanced CBCT imaging to assess and optimize your child’s airway, not just their teeth.
Myofunctional Partnership: Our close collaboration with myofunctional therapists means root causes are addressed, not just symptoms.
Orthodontics Only: No general dentistry, ever. Our focus is your child’s facial growth, bite, and lifelong health.
Early Intervention Experts: We believe in acting when it matters most—before problems become permanent.

For Parents Who See More

You are not just looking for straight teeth. You are looking for answers. For a partner who sees what you see—and more.
If you’re ready to begin a journey that considers every breath, every habit, every possibility for your child, we invite you to take the first step.

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Myobrace^®: Customized Path to a Straighter Smile

At Myofunctional Orthodontist LLC , we are committed to providing cutting-edge treatments for airway positioning, pediatric sleep apnea, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

Research shows that a child’s facial and dental development can be profoundly influenced by innovative therapies that promote optimal nasal breathing, correct tongue posture, and closed lips. Furthermore, the alignment and structure of the teeth and jaws have been closely linked to sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea—conditions that affect millions across all age groups.

Early intervention yields the most effective and lasting benefits for both oral and overall health. However, older teens and adults can also experience significant improvements through airway-focused orthodontic treatments.

What are the reasons for crooked teeth?

Did you know, 3 out of 4 children experience crowded teeth and improper jaw development? These issues can appear as early as ages 3 to 5. Recent studies reveal that dental crowding, jaw misalignment, and other orthodontic concerns are not simply due to genetics or big teeth in small jaws. Instead, habitual behaviors such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing, and thumb sucking—known as myofunctional disorders—are the true underlying causes. Additionally, conditions like allergies, asthma, and open-mouth posture play a significant role in disrupting proper jaw formation. Throughout childhood, many of us have experienced one or more of these myofunctional challenges, potentially contributing to altered dental and facial development.

Orthodontic treatment with braces, whether or not extractions are involved, does not target the root causes of crooked teeth. As a result, teeth often become crowded again after the braces are removed unless harmful oral habits are addressed. This is why relying solely on braces typically leads to the necessity of lifelong retainers to maintain alignment.

The concept of AIRWAY ORTHODONTICS approaches orthodontic treatment in a more integrative manner and takes into account your child as a whole, not just your child’s teeth.

The goal of treatment in Airway Orthodontics extends beyond simply aligning and straightening teeth for improved appearance and bite. It also focuses on supporting a child’s growth by promoting the development of the healthiest possible airway for their age. A well-developed airway contributes to better breathing, improved sleep, enhanced overall health, and more optimal facial and jaw development. It can also help prevent or treat symptoms associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

The MyoBrace® system uses a combination of removable oral appliances, known as “Trainers,” along with Myofunctional Training Exercises to address the root causes of issues like “crooked teeth” and “narrow palates.” This approach helps children grow, breathe, and sleep better—resulting in not only a beautiful smile but also a healthier body.

Research shows that airway-focused orthodontic treatments can significantly influence a child’s facial and dental development. When paired with myofunctional training, these treatments help establish proper nasal breathing, consistent lip seal, correct tongue posture, and proper swallowing habits.

The alignment and positioning of the teeth and jaws are also linked to sleep issues such as snoring and sleep apnea—conditions affecting millions across all age groups. Early intervention, ideally between ages 3 and 10 when the face and airway are rapidly developing, yields the most effective and lasting benefits for both dental and overall health. The earlier the treatment begins, the more conservative and cost-effective it tends to be. In fact, most children who start early DO NOT NEED “BRACES.” Older teens can still benefit from airway orthodontics by incorporating Myobrace® trainers and Myofunctional Training into conventional orthodontic treatments, including those involving braces.

At Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to offering the most advanced treatments for healthy airway development, pediatric sleep apnea, and sleep disordered breathing—bringing Pediatric Orthodontics into the 21st century.

Early-stage malocclusions can develop due to habits such as thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use, mouth breathing, improper tongue posture, or the presence of “soft tissue tethers” like tight frenums. These can result in “tongue-tie” or “lip-tie” and may require early attention.

Indicators of Soft Tissue Dysfunction

Tooth Alignment
By kindergarten, 65% of children already show signs of malocclusion (a misaligned bite). As they grow, many more may develop bite issues and restricted airway growth due to dysfunctional breathing patterns like mouth breathing.

Common examples include:

Lack of spacing between baby teeth or crowding in baby teeth
An “open bite” – where the canine teeth appear longer because the front upper teeth are pushed upward
A “deep bite” – where the top teeth excessively cover the lower teeth
A “crossbite” – either in the front or back teeth
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Breathing Pattern
Proper nasal breathing depends on the lips being gently closed, allowing your child to breathe comfortably through the nose. Mouth breathing is a significant risk factor for poor facial and airway development, Sleep Disordered Breathing, and the onset of Sleep Apnea. Take note — does your child typically breathe through their mouth or nose? Is their mouth usually open or closed while at rest?

Jaw Growth

Does your child have a significant overbite or underbite?
Is your child’s palate narrow? Does the roof of their mouth resemble more of a “U” shape or a “V” shape?
Where does your child’s tongue rest? If it’s not positioned on the roof of the mouth, or if it rests low in the mouth, this may be a concern.

Frenum Attachments

Can your child easily touch the roof of their mouth with their tongue when opening wide?
Does only the tip reach, or can the middle portion of the tongue touch as well?

Swallowing

When your child swallows, do their lips move or their chin pucker?
Do they bob their head while swallowing?
Do they frequently choke or gag during meals?
Are they messy eaters?
Do they eat quickly and need to pause for breath?

Oral Habits

Cheek or lip biting
Teeth grinding or clenching
Thumb, finger, or pacifier sucking

MyoBrace® Treatment Solutions

At Myo Functional Orthodontist , we proudly provide the MyoBrace® system as part of our INTEGRATIVE AND AIRWAY-CENTERED ORTHODONTIC treatment approach. For over 30 years, pediatric dentists and orthodontists worldwide have successfully used the MyoBrace® system to achieve outstanding dental and overall health outcomes.

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Benefits of the MyoBrace® system:

Applies gentle forces to naturally align teeth and retrain the oral-facial muscles for proper function
Unlike traditional braces, Myobrace® is not worn continuously
Makes it easy for patients to brush and floss their teeth without obstruction
No food restrictions required during treatment
Promotes correct nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, and healthy swallowing patterns
Supports optimal airway growth and development

We provide a FREE MYOBRACE® CONSULTATION for anyone interested in discovering more about MyoBrace®, its advantages, and how it can enhance your child’s health and growth.

We offer a FREE MYOBRACE® CONSULTATION for those interested in learning more about MyoBrace®, how it works, and how it can benefit your child’s overall health and development.

When you're ready to begin treatment, we will schedule a “records” appointment. During this session, we will capture a series of oral, facial, and postural photos, along with a 3-D scan using iCat® technology. Once completed, we will prepare a personalized “Treatment Plan Presentation” that includes recommendations tailored to your child's needs. Based on your child's health history, we may suggest further evaluations either now or in the future to ensure the best dental and overall health outcomes.

We focus not only on treating your child’s teeth but also on addressing the “BIG PICTURE” to ensure we identify and resolve any underlying non-dental issues, including:

Untreated or under-treated allergies
Chronic nasal congestion
Obstructive tonsils or adenoids
Other contributing dental issues, such as tight lingual and maxillary frenum, and excessively narrow palates

Generally, the EARLIER YOU BEGIN TREATMENT with MyoBrace®, the LESS INVASIVE and LESS COMPLICATED THE TREATMENT WILL BE.

How Myobrace® Works

The MyoBrace® removable orthodontic “trainers” should be worn for 1-2 hours during the day and while sleeping at night, EVERY DAY, for effective treatment. The MyoBrace® system consists of a series of 3 different trainers (4 in the Teen Series) that focus on habit correction, jaw expansion, and retention. Each trainer is specifically sized and designed based on your child’s age and treatment needs. These trainers work to develop the jaws, open the airway, and align the teeth properly. When combined with daily breathing, tongue, and facial exercises, the MyoBrace® appliance helps create new muscle memory patterns, correct poor myofunctional habits, and establish healthy nasal breathing.

The MyoBrace® treatment goals for best results are:

Proper nasal breathing with lips together at rest.
Correct tongue placement.
No lip movement during swallowing.
Healthy facial development.
Avoidance of braces, retainers, or extractions (when possible).
Aligned teeth.

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What to Expect During Treatment

MyoBrace® offers a gentler treatment alternative compared to traditional orthodontics. Patients typically experience only mild discomfort at the beginning of treatment, which gradually subsides with consistent wear.

MyoBrace® offers a gentler alternative to traditional orthodontics. Patients typically experience only mild discomfort at the start of treatment, which quickly subsides with consistent wear.

The effectiveness and duration of MyoBrace® treatment depend largely on PATIENT COMPLIANCE. Treatment typically involves wearing the trainer for 1-2 hours daily, including during sleep, along with following the fun and easy myofunctional training exercises program. The average treatment duration varies, but is generally around 18 months.

During your MyoBrace® treatment in any phase (see “treatment phases” under Airway Orthodontics), you’ll have monthly visits where you’ll work with one of our Oral Health Educators in the MyoBrace® Activities Center. During these visits, you'll learn new myofunctional activities and review your progress. You will also be given a personal login to access your MyoBrace® Activities account, allowing both our office and you to easily track your progress. Typically, we take “progress photos” every 3 months, and during these evaluations, the doctor will assess how your child’s case is progressing and discuss any necessary adjustments. If any challenges arise, such as enlarged tonsils, untreated allergies, chronic congestion, or tongue-ties, the doctor will address them to ensure successful treatment.