Among modern orthodontic appliances for correcting the bite and aligning teeth, a special place is held by the orthodontic trainer — a flexible splint made of soft elastic silicone. This functional system blocks the development of any dentofacial anomalies.
It is a mistake to think that malocclusion is caused by heredity. In 70% of cases, changes in the bite and its incorrect development are caused by excessive pressure of the jaw muscles during chewing and by bad habits. For example, the child constantly puts their fingers in their mouth, sucks a finger, breathes through the mouth, bites the lips and cheek, and so on. All this contributes to the incorrect positioning of the teeth.
At this age, traditional treatment using removable orthodontic plates is undesirable. Such systems lead to the child having to constantly wear fixing plates in the future, which in turn affects their physical and psychological state.
In this case, specialists recommend a myofunctional appliance. It allows the orthodontist to correct the position of the teeth and eliminate bad habits. A feature of this method is also that it makes it possible to improve a child bite from an early age, since it is the most painless, accessible and simple.
Unlike classic appliance treatment, which significantly affects the teeth physically — correcting existing defects and requiring the result to be fixed — the trainer affects the cause of the bite defects.
In addition, the orthodontic trainer prevents relapses, helps consolidate the results achieved and makes the muscles work “correctly” thanks to the unique formula of its design. The trainer is made of elastic silicone and works gently, constantly and fully against the excessive muscle pressure. The design requires no complex care, is convenient to use and does not interfere during sleep.
Correcting the bite with a trainer is smooth and effortless, which is convenient for treating children. The teeth gradually align and the facial features improve. In individual cases, orthodontists recommend combined treatment with braces.