Myofunctional Appliances

Myofunctional Appliances: A Preventive Approach in Pediatric Dentistry explores the powerful role of muscle balance and habit correction in shaping growing smiles. Rather than waiting to treat malocclusion after it appears, myofunctional therapy focuses on guiding natural craniofacial growth, retraining dysfunctional muscle patterns, and preventing orthodontic problems before they fully develop.This book explains the principles, types, and clinical applications of myofunctional appliances in everyday pediatric practice - from functional appliances that encourage jaw growth to habit-breaking devices that help eliminate tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, and mouth breathing. With a blend of scientific foundations and practical insight, it highlights how early intervention can create long-lasting oral health, functional harmony, and confident smiles.Ideal for students, postgraduates, and practicing dentists, this work invites readers to look beyond correction and embrace prevention as the true heart of pediatric dentistry.

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Dr. Amritha is a pediatric dentist with a BDS from Government Dental College, Bangalore, and an MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from Dr. M.R. Ambedkar Dental College. Passionate about prevention and child psychology, she believes dentistry goes beyond procedures - it is about guiding growth, correcting habits early, and nurturing trust.