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FREE MYOBRACE® PARENT GUIDE Dr Aashish Mathesul

By draashish mathesul

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Published: Aug 31, 2026
Pages: 37
Language: English

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CoverDR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com FREE MYOBRACE® PARENT GUIDE
Page 2DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Educational resource for parents of growing children and teenagers in Pune East.
Page 3DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com A PARENT-FIRST GUIDE
Page 4DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Welcome, Parents
Page 5DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Contents
Page 6DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Chapter 1 — Straight Teeth Are Only Part of the Story
Page 7DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Free Myobrace® Parent Guide • +91 8983101099 • WhatsApp +91 8983101099 • www.dentist-pune.com • 7
Page 8DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: orthodontic development involves more than tooth alignment alone.
Page 9DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Chapter 3 — 10 Signs Your Child May Benefit From an Orthodontic Assessment
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Page 11DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: 10 awareness signs that may justify an orthodontic discussion.
Page 12DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com NOT A DIAGNOSIS
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Page 14DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: seven common orthodontic myths and parent-friendly facts.
Page 15DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com FACT Breathing pattern is one factor an orthodontist may observe because oral posture and function can be relevant to development. Mouth breathing has many possible causes and should not be self-diagnosed as an orthodontic problem.
Page 16DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Chapter 5 — What Is Myobrace®?
Page 17DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: Myobrace® assessment and parent education.
Page 18DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com What the approach may involve
Page 19DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: oral habits and function are considered as part of a broader assessment.
Page 20DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Chapter 7 — Myobrace® vs Braces vs Invisalign®
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Page 22DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: a parent-friendly overview of Myobrace®, braces and Invisalign®.
Page 23DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com 5. Oral habit assessment
Page 24DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Chapter 9 — Is Myobrace® Right for My Child?
Page 25DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Take this list to the consultation. Asking “Why this option, and why now?” is one of the most useful questions you can ask.
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Page 27DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: the final invitation to understand your child's developing smile through an assessment.
Page 28DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Chapter 12 — A Parent's Simple Home Observation Checklist
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Page 30DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Campaign visual: assessment is about understanding, not assuming.
Page 31DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com A Parent’s Mindset: Curiosity Before Correction
Page 32DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Breathing, Sleep and Oral Posture: A Responsible Way to Think About Them
Page 33DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com identifying developing concerns, monitoring growth, providing appropriate advice and choosing treatment timing thoughtfully. A preventive mindset may help families avoid the opposite extremes of doing nothing until a problem is advanced or starting treatment simply because a child is at a certain age. It encourages regular review and individualized decision-making. Sometimes prevention is an active intervention; sometimes it is careful observation and timely follow-up.
Page 34DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com For parents in Pune East, convenience matters too. A treatment plan should be realistic for school schedules, appointments, travel, home routines and the child's cooperation. The most sophisticated treatment is not necessarily the best plan if it cannot be followed consistently.
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Page 37DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com Final campaign visual: take the first step with an informed orthodontic assessment.

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What the approach may involve THE KEY WORD IS SELECTED A broader clinical conversation

DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com

What the approach may involve

A specialised removable appliance selected according to the child's needs. Exercises or activities intended to support habit correction and oral function. Attention to tongue and lip posture and swallowing patterns. Guidance around breathing patterns and oral habits when relevant. Regular review to assess cooperation, progress and whether the treatment plan remains appropriate.

THE KEY WORD IS SELECTED

Myobrace® is not appropriate for every child. An orthodontist should assess the individual child before recommending it.

Chapter 6 — How Does Myofunctional Orthodontics Differ?

Traditional orthodontics primarily focuses on moving teeth and correcting dental and bite relationships. Myofunctional orthodontic approaches place additional attention on oral function and habits that may interact with the developing orthodontic environment. The distinction is one of emphasis, not a claim that one approach replaces every other form of orthodontic care.

For example, an orthodontist may look at where the tongue rests, whether the lips can rest together comfortably, how the child swallows, whether mouth breathing is observed, and whether a persistent oral habit is present. These observations can be relevant to treatment planning, but they do not establish a diagnosis by themselves. When breathing symptoms or suspected airway problems are present, appropriate medical evaluation may also be necessary.

The practical benefit for parents is a broader conversation. Instead of asking only, “How do we straighten the teeth?”, the discussion can include, “How are the teeth and jaws developing, what habits are present, and what treatment options are appropriate for this stage?”

A broader clinical conversation

Consider a child who has some crowding and also commonly sleeps with the mouth open. The orthodontic question is not simply whether an appliance can move the teeth. The clinician may also want to understand breathing, oral posture and the child's overall development. That does not mean the mouth breathing caused the crowding, nor does it mean an orthodontist can diagnose an airway disorder from a visual observation. It means the pattern may be relevant enough to discuss and, when necessary, to investigate further.

Similarly, tongue posture is not a magic explanation for every bite problem. The tongue has a normal role in speech, swallowing and resting posture, and different children show different patterns. A myofunctional approach may be considered when the clinical picture suggests that habit and function are relevant to the orthodontic plan.

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