In most circumstances, your child's breathing should be silent and subtle, and through the nose.
American research finds that mouth breathing is often associated with snoring and sleep apnoea, and increasingly in children, with jaw malformation, bite problems, sleep deprivation and even ADHD and ADD. Breathing through the mouth, particularly at night time, results in reduced levels of oxygen being supplied to the brain. Whilst we sleep, our brains are designed to undergo prefrontal cortex '
At KIDS we offer gentle and effective treatment for mouth breathing, opening up your child's airways over time to encourage nasal breathing. Non-invasive intervention for children between the ages of three and twelve ensures the best results. Myobrace is a simple and effective pre-orthodontic treatment that is used for just 1-2 hours each day and whilst sleeping. The custom-fitted Myobrace device works by providing light pressure on your child's hard palate, which over time will allow it to reshape. Coupled with the Myobrace activities your child will follow via an app to encourage correct tongue placement, your child's teeth and jaw will realign to their natural position. Regular appointments help us monitor progress and make any adjustments that may be required
Mouth breathers may have a lower lip that hangs open, along with a
For more information and to book a complimentary pre-orthodontics consultation to identify any potential issues early on, please contact our friendly KIDS team on:
· (07) 4942 5111
· mackay@healthykidsqld.com.au
· PM us at facebook.com/healthykidsqld
· Lodge online enquiry
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p:(07) 4942 5111
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a: 6 Discovery Lane, Mackay QLD 4740
Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Lip and Tongue Tie Forms:
- Child New Patient Form
- Expectations Lip and Tongue Tie
- Stretching Video
- Health Professional Comms Form