Would Like to Know More About "No Braces" or "Myobrace" for a 10 Year Old Daughter?

From looking at the before and after photo's on the No Brace website I wonder how effective their appliance is at fully aligning the teeth. I do agree that early arch development can be of benefit for some patients. Is your daughter's temporary plate an active expander, or just to hold space? It may be helpful to discuss with your orthodontist what the long term plan is for your daughter. Are extractions anticipated, or will the braces be able to create needed space?... more

In your last sentence, you said you need experts' advice. By definition and recognition by the American Dental Association, orthodontists are the experts. Orthodontics has come a long ways, even in the last 10 years. There are always new technologies and more efficient ways to treat crooked teeth and other jaw size and malocclusion problems. Some are removable, and some are attached to the teeth. Each has their pros and cons. In general,... more

No matter what the people who promote "no braces" technology tell you...this is not a new concept...it has been around for 50 years! In that time there have been thousands of studies and thousands of orthodontists who have tried various versions of this type of treatment. Bottom line, if this was such a great idea then why hasn't it been adopted by the orthodontic community. Unless you believe in conspiracy theories that orthodontists are holding on to... more