FREE MYOBRACE® PARENT GUIDE Dr Aashish Mathesul
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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
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- 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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DR. MATHESUL | KALYANI NAGAR, PUNE | +91 8983101099 | WHATSAPP +91 8983101099 | www.dentist-pune.com
Campaign visual: a parent-friendly overview of Myobrace®, braces and Invisalign®.
- Consideration
- Primary focus
- Appliance type
- General mechanism
- Visibility
- Removability
- Oral hygiene
- Typical suitability
- Compliance
- Appointments
Future treatment
Myobrace® Myofunctional approach alongside developing alignment and oral habits Removable specialised appliance Appliance + exercises/habit correction
- Visible when worn
- Yes Requires cleaning and good routines
- Selected growing children after assessment
- Important: appliance wear + exercises
Regular review; schedule is individualized Further orthodontic treatment may still be needed
- Braces
- Tooth movement and bite correction
- Fixed brackets and wires
- Controlled forces through brackets and wires
Visible fixed appliance
No Requires careful brushing around brackets/wires Wide range of orthodontic problems depending on diagnosis Less dependent on wear, but hygiene and appointments matter Regular adjustment and monitoring Treatment plan depends on diagnosis and response
Invisalign® Planned tooth movement and bite correction with clear aligners
Removable clear aligners
A sequence of custom aligners applies planned forces Generally less visible than fixed braces Yes Requires removal for eating and careful cleaning Selected patients depending on dental development and case suitability Important: aligners generally need consistent wear as prescribed Regular monitoring and aligner progression Further orthodontic treatment may still be needed
NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL
The right treatment depends on the child's diagnosis, growth, dental development, goals and individual circumstances. This comparison is educational, not a recommendation for your child.
Chapter 8 — What Happens During an Orthodontic Assessment?
A good orthodontic assessment is a conversation as much as an examination. Parents should have an opportunity to describe what they have noticed and what they are worried about. The orthodontist then combines history, clinical findings and, when needed, diagnostic records to build an individualized picture.
The exact assessment varies with age and circumstances. Additional photographs, scans, radiographs or other records may be recommended when they are clinically justified. Not every child needs every investigation. The aim is to gather enough information to make a responsible recommendation without assuming that every child needs the same work-up.
1. Parent concerns and history
What have you noticed? Are there concerns about crowding, bite, habits, breathing, sleep or appearance?
2. Dental examination
The clinician examines the teeth, eruption and general oral condition.
3. Bite evaluation
Upper and lower teeth are assessed together to understand the bite relationship.
4. Jaw growth assessment
The clinician considers jaw relationships and the stage of growth.
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