At Sovereign Dental, exercises for the mouth and face muscles are enhanced with specialized tools designed to function like gym equipment, targeting specific muscle groups for improved function and strength.Myospots, an Australian innovation, are seaweed stickers placed on the palate to encourage the tongue to elevate and interact with them.
Available in flavors like strawberry and banana, Myospots dissolve within 30 to 60 minutes as the tongue engages with them,providing sustained exercise to strengthen tongue muscles.Another tool, the MyoMunchee, is a medical-grade silicone mouth guard developed in Australia.
It can be used actively by chewing for 10 to 20 minutes daily, stimulating mouth and face muscles to enhance swallowing, breathing, and jaw development.
The MyoMunchee also features internal bristles that aid in neurological stimulation through chewing. For passive use, it can be worn while sleeping to encourage proper tongue position and nasal-breathing.The Myobrace, also from Australia, is a silicone mouth guard designed to train the tongue for proper elevation, promote nasal breathing, and maintain lip closure.
Unlike the MyoMunchee, it is worn for about two hours while awake and during sleep and is complemented by specific orofacial myofunctional exercises to optimize muscle function.Similarly, the Healthy Start appliances serve to correct orofacial dysfunctions with designs tailored to individual needs.
These mouth guards are worn for 2 hours daily, supporting proper mouth posture and function during wakefulness and sleep. Like the Myobrace, they are used in conjunction with orofacial myofunctional exercises for a comprehensive and effective treatment.
At Sovereign Dental, the selection and use of these tools are personalized to address specific dysfunctions identified in each patient.This personalized approach, tailored to each individual, ensures that treatment targets are met effectively, enhancing overall oral health and well-being.Myospots, MyoMunchee, Myobrace, and Healthy Start are integral to orofacial myofunctional therapy at Sovereign Dental.
These innovative tools are essential for strengthening mouth and face muscles, promoting optimal function, and improving oral health outcomes for patients of all ages.