Myobrace® in Muncie, IN

Straighten teeth naturally and address the root causes of crooked teeth.

Is Your Child Struggling With Poor Oral Habits?

Let Dr. Pyle help guide your child’s smile.

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Many kids pick up habits like mouth breathing, thumb sucking, or tongue thrusting. These habits can affect jaw development, airway health, and even how your child’s teeth grow in.

At University Avenue Dental in Muncie, IN, Dr. Pyle takes a preventive, child-friendly approach with Myobrace®. This gentle treatment helps your child’s smile develop naturally while improving breathing, jaw function, and overall wellness.

Common issues Myobrace® helps treat include:

  • Crowded teeth or misalignment

  • Underdeveloped jaws and poor facial development

  • Mouth breathing and airway concerns

  • Thumb sucking and incorrect tongue posture

  • Long-term sleep and breathing difficulties

Benefits Of Myobrace®

Our preventive pre-orthodontic system.

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Corrects Poor Oral Habits
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Myobrace® corrects detrimental oral habits, fostering healthier mouth behavior for improved oral health and function.
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Develops and Aligns the Jaw
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Myobrace® aids in jaw development and alignment, enhancing bite and jaw positioning for better dental harmony.
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Straightens Teeth Naturally
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Myobrace® facilitates natural teeth straightening, promoting a more aligned and aesthetically pleasing dental arrangement without traditional braces.
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Optimizes Facial Development
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Myobrace® optimizes facial growth, ensuring the balanced and harmonious development of facial features for an appealing overall appearance.
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Improves Overall Health
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Myobrace® enhances oral health, potentially leading to improved overall health through better breathing, sleep, and reduced oral health issues.
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Promotes Healthy Eating Habits
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Myobrace® encourages healthy eating habits by aiding in proper chewing and digestion, promoting a balanced and nutritious diet for overall wellness.

What Is Myobrace®?

Preventive pre-orthodontics for children.

The Myobrace® system addresses the root causes of crooked teeth and poor jaw development. Instead of only focusing on the appearance of the smile, it helps your child’s mouth, lips, and tongue learn proper habits for lifelong airway health.

This preventive orthodontic option gently guides kids to:

  • Breathe through the nose instead of the mouth

  • Keep the tongue in the correct position

  • Swallow correctly

  • Allow jaws to reach their full development, creating room for straight teeth

With early intervention, your child wears a simple removable device one to two hours daily, plus overnight during rest. This stage-based system helps guide natural development without the fuss of traditional braces.

Do you think your child could benefit from this type of gentle orthodontic treatment?

Myobrace®: Guiding Correct Jaw Development In Children and Teens

Non-invasive orthodontic therapy focusing on habits and alignment.

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Parents often tell us they want a solution that does more than straighten teeth. Myobrace® works by improving oral habits that affect jaw function, airway, and overall health.

By using both removable and sometimes fixed appliances, this treatment supports proper jaw growth, better breathing, and healthier smiles for children, teens, and even adolescents. It’s about protecting your child’s future smile while improving quality of life today.

The Four Stages of Treatment

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Habit Correction
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This first stage of pre-orthodontic treatment involves teaching the child to breathe through the nose instead of the mouth, retraining the tongue to rest in its correct position, swallowing the right way, and keeping the lips together when not speaking or eating.
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Arch Development
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In children with underdeveloped jaws more than seven years of age, we may recommend using appliances and techniques in combination with Myobrace®. This helps with arch development to make room for the new teeth when they come in.
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Dental Alignment
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Myobrace® for Teens helps align erupting permanent teeth into their natural position. The appliances must be worn daily and overnight while sleeping. Your child’s cooperation and motivation are vital to achieving the best results.
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Retention
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This final stage ensures that good oral habits are maintained vs. traditional treatment with braces that requires wearing a retainer to prevent relapse. By promoting healthy oral habits, Myobrace® removes the need to wear a permanent retainer or wire for an extended period.

Why Choose University Avenue Dental for Myobrace® treatment?

Trusted pediatric care for healthier smiles in Muncie, IN.

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At University Avenue Dental, Dr. Pyle focuses on addressing root causes—not just the symptoms. While traditional braces straighten teeth, Myobrace® improves the way the jaw, tongue, and breathing system work together for lasting results.

Our friendly office makes the process simple for kids and parents. We provide clear details, share helpful videos, and offer gentle education to help your child understand every stage of treatment.

With personalized services and a welcoming dentist, your child receives care that supports smiles, development, and overall wellness.

Let us help your child explore a brighter, straighter smile—without the stress.

What to Expect During Treatment

Treatment options are tailored to the specific condition of each patient to ensure the most effective care.

Step 1: Schedule a consultation

Your journey begins with a visit to University Avenue Dental in Indiana, where Dr. Pyle will carefully determine whether Myobrace® is right for your child. During this stage, you’ll receive clear information, product brochures, and helpful content to feel fully aware of the treatment features.

Step 2: Receive your child’s device

If Myobrace® is a good fit, your child will be fitted with a comfortable, removable device. This simple appliance is worn for short daily sessions and while your child is asleep, supporting natural development without disrupting daily life or eating routines.

Step 3: Protect healthy habits

Throughout treatment, Dr. Pyle and our caring team provide additional information, coaching, and fun exercises to set your child up for success. We work with parents, kids, and even teens to build strong habits that improve long-term airway health, jaw function, and confident smiles.

Have Questions About The Myobrace® System?

Our Muncie dentist shares the answers.

  • When should my child begin treatment with Myobrace®?

    Treatment can begin as soon as poor oral habits are recognized. The earlier the treatment, the better.

    Older children have had more time to establish bad habits, requiring extra effort for successful treatment. However, with good compliance, we can still achieve excellent results!

    Schedule an appointment … Click to open a new window to schedule an appointment … for a Myobrace® consultation in Muncie, IN.

  • How is Myobrace® treatment more effective than wearing braces?

    Waiting until the permanent teeth come in and then using braces or tooth extraction to correct orthodontic problems doesn’t solve the underlying causes of crooked teeth or incorrect facial development.

    Correcting the poor habits that are the real causes behind these problems provides a permanent and more natural solution. Instead of focusing on forcing the permanent teeth to be straight, the Myobrace® system works to provide sufficient space for the permanent teeth to grow correctly in the first place.

    Our Muncie, IN, family dentist uses a comprehensive approach to help your child have a healthy and beautiful smile for life.

  • What are the poor oral habits that I should watch for in my child?

    It’s long been thought that genetics or having teeth too big for small jaws were the causes of crowded, crooked teeth. However, recent research shows that poor oral habits are the real culprits.

    The poor oral habits that contribute to crooked teeth and poor jaw development include:

    • Mouth breathing
    • Tongue thrusting
    • Reverse swallowing
    • Thumb sucking

    If your child practices any of these habits, please schedule a visit. Dr. Pyle can evaluate oral development so we can do any needed corrections immediately.

    The earlier the treatment, the faster and more effective the outcome!

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