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Better Breathing, Swallowing & Chewing

IS IT RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?

Better Breathing, Swallowing & Chewing

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MyoFUNctional is a programme designed to support the development of healthy breathing, swallowing and chewing patterns.

Research suggests that oral habits, breathing patterns and muscle function can influence how the jaws and teeth develop during childhood. The programme therefore focuses on helping children develop healthier oral habits alongside monitoring.

Some theories of craniofacial development, such as the Functional Matrix Theory proposed by Melvin Moss, suggest that muscle function and breathing patterns may influence how the jaws develop during childhood.

The programme combines guided exercises with the use of a Myobrace appliance. These exercises aim to encourage nasal breathing, improved tongue posture and balanced muscle function.

The Myobrace appliance is a removable device worn for a short period during the day and overnight while sleeping. It works alongside the exercises to support healthier oral function during growth and development.

Treatment is generally most suitable for children aged approximately 6 to 14 while the jaws are still developing. In some cases this approach may help guide dental development and reduce the severity of crowding. However, every child is different and some patients may still require orthodontic treatment such as braces later.

The success of the programme depends heavily on regular appliance use and completing the recommended exercises.

What does this program entail?:

An online learning platform for you to watch Dr. Seb as he teaches you all the exercises within the program.

Each month, new exercises will be added to the platform which you can watch at any time on demand.

Nine months of wearing several different appliances.

Exercises to:

Breathe through the nose instead of the mouth

Correct your tongue resting position

Unlocking how to swallow correctly

Ensuring correct lip posture

Along with:

One-on-one Zoom calls quarterly with our Myofunctional Therapist to check in on your progress

All the oral functional devices needed for the program (usually three or four)

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Discover the value of MyoFUNctional support!

  • Breathe through the nose instead of the mouth

  • Unlock how to swallow correctly

  • Correct your tongue resting position

  • Ensure correct lip posture

The Power of Online Education.

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Average In Clinic:

£2900

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Online:

£799

Testimonials

  • “We are extremely happy with our journey with Wonder of Wellness Seb and Annie and the online Myofunctional Children´s course. We have had amazing results with out 10 year old daughter. She had such crooked teeth and very little space. Also she was a huge mouth breather and the tongue just didn´t fit right in the mouth. Also her lower jaw was not properly aligned, but now her profile looks so much better. We took the course at our own pace and now 1.5 years later, we have made room for a whole tooth, so many teeth have settled better and straightened, her jaw is now in better position and she only mouth breathes rarely. We still have a way to go, but with the help of Seb and Annie, we are going to make it, so we do not have to remove any permanent teeth and also we can avoid braces in the future. With MyoBrace and the team at Wonder of Wellness, I know we will get to the finish line. Also we life in Finland, so the course works well online and from anywhere you live in the world.”

  • "Our Myofunctional therapy started over a year ago now and we have seen significant improvement over all. Watching their commitment over the months has been heart warming and to see the fruits of their efforts has been amazing."

  • “Louis really enjoyed the course and was sad when it finished. He wishes it could have carried on. We can see a great improvement in Louis’ teeth and his overbite!”

    Louis’ Mum

  • "She is so happy with her new smile and is no longer hiding her teeth! I also think her face has completely changed."

    Isla’s Mum

  • "We’ve had such positive results with the Myofunctional course for my daughter. To anyone considering the course for their child I would strongly encourage you to give it a try. It’s an easy to follow, non invasive, approach which yields fantastic results not only for teeth positioning but overall health. The results speak for themselves."

  • 'Our daughter had a significant overjet which we were told would require extensive orthodontics. In as little as three months we saw huge differences in positioning and her jaw. At the 12 month mark, her overjet has now completely resolved. She is comfortably breathing through her nose and her jaw is in the correct position. Her posture is also improved.

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Better Sleep

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Improved Behaviour

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Happy Child

How does it work?

Wondering exactly how our program works? Read below about just how simple it is to get your child started on our MyoFUNctional program!

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STEP 2

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STEP 1

  • All participants of the MyoFUNctional course need to have a Zoom consultation with Dr. Seb to check that this is appropriate for the child.

  • This session is £55 and 15 minutes long.

  • Once you have attended this session if your child is a good candidate you will be sent the link to book on.

  • Once your device has arrived you can get started!

  • Every 3 months, you will be prompted to fill in another assessment and upload updated mouth pictures as well as to book your 3 monthly review calls with our Myofucntional therapist.

  • Each month, new content and exercises will be released in your online learning portal.

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STEP 3

  • You will sign up to our online course either paying in full or in monthly payments. You will then be sent your login details.

  • You’ll be asked to complete an initial assessment and upload pictures of your child’s mouth.

  • Once Seb has assessed your child’s mouth size, we will then post you your MyoFUNctional kit including the first device you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Majority of children now have crooked teeth, which is evident as early as five years of age and is often attributed to hereditary factors. However, rather than blame genetics for crooked teeth and poor jaw development, modern research has produced evidence that point to other causes.

    Mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (known as incorrect myofunctional habits) are the real causes.

    Allergies, asthma and an open mouth posture also contribute to incorrect jaw development. Growing up, most of us have had one or more of these myofunctional problems, which may have been the cause of incorrect dental and facial development.

  • If a child is a mouth breather, their tongue won't rest in the roof of the mouth which often results in an underdeveloped upper jaw and restricted forward growth of the lower jaw. Along with the concern of crowding, incorrect development of the upper jaw can affect a child's breathing by restricting airway.

    As well as affecting jaw and facial development, the medical profession now recognises that mouth breathing is abnormal and is also one of the main contributors of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) problems. Symptoms include snoring, morning tiredness and learning difficulties with extreme cases stopping breathing at times during the night. This is the medical condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - OSA. If left untreated, SDB can lead to significant and serious health problems that cause poorer quality of life in adulthood.

    Symptoms commonly associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) can include:

    Developmental and behavioural problems

    Snoring

    Gasping

    Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

    Interrupted sleep

    Bedwetting

  • Great question! It is really important that all children before starting have an online consultation with Seb. You will be required to take photos of the mouth and fill in a pre-evavulation questionnaire. You can book in for this session for £55 for Seb to assess and for you to ask any questions.

  • The course costs £799 if you pay in full or £99 per month for the 9 months which equals £891. The reason it costs more for the payment plan is costs are deducted from the payment provider we use per payment and this helps to cover admin etc.

  • The 9 months of exercises on our online learning portal, 3x one-to-ones with Seb or Dental team to assess progress and run through any additional questions you may have and the devices needed for this program. Most children will go through 3 or 4 different devices but this depends on each child. We also cover 1x lost/damaged device. Each device costs approx £125.

  • No, not at all. We can ship the devices anywhere, so you can do this practically from anywhere as long as you have access to the Internet and a postal address to ship each device to.

Want To Take Part?

All participants of the MyoFUNctional course need to have a Zoom consultation with Dr. Seb to check that this is appropriate. Once you have attended this session if your child is a candidate you will be sent the link to book on and can start straight away while waiting for the oral appliance delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: Consultation appointments for the following month are added on the 15th of each month by 2p.m. If the 15th falls on a weekend, it will be the Friday before.