What is Myofunctional Orthodontics?

Myofunctional orthodontics is an alternative to braces that focuses on habits rather than the pressure that comes with traditional braces. In other words, it focuses on the underlying cause of crooked or misaligned teeth. Dana Keith DDS & Candace Kwakye DDS offers myofunctional orthodontic services to patients across Silver Spring and Cloverly, MD, and the surrounding communities.

Myofunctional Orthodontics For Kids

Myofunctional orthodontics strives to get to the root of your child’s misaligned teeth. Your child’s facial muscular habits can have a huge, long-term impact on your child; not just with their teeth, but their overall health and well-being. With myofunctional orthodontics, Dr. Dana Keith & Candace Kwakye DDS will learn about your child’s habits, and create a personalized treatment plan depending on their age and specific orthodontic issue. The goal is to correct the incorrect myofunctional habits through facial exercises.