MRC Clinics of Florida, Inc. located at Pediatric Dentistry of New Tampa

Infant Trainer, i-3

The correct growth and development of your child is just as important as their health and education.

Children develop most rapidly between the ages of 2 to 5 years. During this period, 70% of the growth of a child's face and jaw occurs. Early prevention of bad oral habits is the best way to ensure your child achieves their full potential.

T4K, i-3

From around the age of six, a child's facial and dental development can often look wrong, but parents are told to wait until the ages of 11, 12 or 13 before having orthodontic treatment.

You don't need to wait until this age. In fact, it's better to start treatment early and correct the underlying causes of the problem (incorrect muscle function of the lips and tongue) because traditional orthodontics does not/

The treatment is easier the earlier you start.

T4K, MYOBRACE, arch expansion

When your child is aged between 8 and 12 years, most of your jaw growth has already taken place. The permanent front teeth and the first permanent molars have been in place for more than 2 years, and the rest of the permanent teeth will be coming through within the next 2 - 4 years.

It is best to gain space by developing the jaws when you are still growing. Correcting jaw shape quickly allows more room for the teeth, and myofunctional habits are more easily corrected.

T4A, MYOBRACE, arch expansion, fixed braces (if needed)

When your child is aged between 12 and 15+ years, most of your jaw growth has already taken place. The permanent front teeth and the first permanent molars have been in place for more than 2 years, and the rest of the permanent teeth will be coming through within the next 2 - 4 years.

Because there is not enough time at this age to correct jaw shape with normal myofunctional treatment, and because the jaw shape should be corrected before the permanent teeth come through, a booster is needed.

It is best to gain space by developing the jaws when you are still growing. Correcting jaw shape quickly allows more room for the teeth, and myofunctional habits are more easily corrected.

Home Information Causes of Crooked Teeth *MRC Appliance Systems* How Trainers Work Trainer Activities Getting Started with MRC Education Sessions Group Session Calendar Request Information About Us Our Staff Our Office Contact Us Map and Location	MRC Appliance Systems MRC Clinics uses the Myofunctional Appliances developed by Dr Chris Farrell for Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC), which are in widespread use throughout the world, particularly in Europe. Research has been published in orthodontic journals to show that these appliances provide improved jaw growth through habit correction. Children also regularly experience improved facial development. MRC Clinics Treatment Plans combine these appliances with myofunctional and breathing correction training procedures called MRC TRAINER Activities. For a child with good compliance, the end results can be well beyond what braces alone can achieve. Ages 2-5 Ages 5-8 Ages 8-12 Ages 12-15+ Infant Trainer, i-3 The correct growth and development of your child is just as important as their health and education. Children develop most rapidly between the ages of 2 to 5 years. During this period, 70% of the growth of a child's face and jaw occurs. Early prevention of bad oral habits is the best way to ensure your child achieves their full potential. T4K, i-3 From around the age of six, a child's facial and dental development can often look wrong, but parents are told to wait until the ages of 11, 12 or 13 before having orthodontic treatment. You don't need to wait until this age. In fact, it's better to start treatment early and correct the underlying causes of the problem (incorrect muscle function of the lips and tongue) because traditional orthodontics does not/ The treatment is easier the earlier you start. T4K, MYOBRACE, arch expansion When your child is aged between 8 and 12 years, most of your jaw growth has already taken place. The permanent front teeth and the first permanent molars have been in place for more than 2 years, and the rest of the permanent teeth will be coming through within the next 2 - 4 years. It is best to gain space by developing the jaws when you are still growing. Correcting jaw shape quickly allows more room for the teeth, and myofunctional habits are more easily corrected. T4A, MYOBRACE, arch expansion, fixed braces (if needed) When your child is aged between 12 and 15+ years, most of your jaw growth has already taken place. The permanent front teeth and the first permanent molars have been in place for more than 2 years, and the rest of the permanent teeth will be coming through within the next 2 - 4 years. Because there is not enough time at this age to correct jaw shape with normal myofunctional treatment, and because the jaw shape should be corrected before the permanent teeth come through, a booster is needed. It is best to gain space by developing the jaws when you are still growing. Correcting jaw shape quickly allows more room for the teeth, and myofunctional habits are more easily corrected.
Marta M. Rivera, DMD is a pediatric dentist specializing in sedation and dentofacial development procedures in Tampa, Florida. For traditional pediatric dental needs, please visit Pediatric Dentistry of New Tampa at tampahappysmiles.com. 5326 Primrose Lake Circle, Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 374-0388

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