9 out of 10 children are affected by at least one orofacial myofunctional disorder
Grabowski R, Kundt G, Stahl F. J Orofac Orthop. 2007;68(6):462-476.
To ensure the success of your orthodontic
treatments
9 out of 10 children are affected by at least one orofacial myofunctional disorder
Grabowski R, Kundt G, Stahl F. J Orofac Orthop. 2007;68(6):462-476.
Around 2 out of 3 children show an atypical (tongue-thrust) swallowing pattern — a dysfunction that can move teeth and threaten stability
The biggest obstacle to results is adherence: without support, patients rarely keep up their at-home exercises
Myofunctional therapy reduces the relapse rates by nearly two-thirds
lower relapse severity compared to orthodontics alone
Airway and orofacial screening is now recommended as part of orthodontic best practice (AAO White Paper)