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Myofunctional Therapy & Breathing Retraining CANBERRA

At Symmetry Dental, we provide myofunctional therapy and breathing retraining in Canberra, designed to improve how you breathe, sleep, and function every day.

Myofunctional therapy focuses on correcting oral habits, tongue posture, and muscle function of the face and mouth. When combined with targeted breathing retraining, it can help address underlying issues linked to mouth breathing, snoring, poor sleep quality, jaw development, and orthodontic relapse.

Our approach is different. As a sleep medicine-focused dental team, we don’t just look at teeth — we assess the airway, breathing patterns, and overall function to create a personalised program tailored to each patient.

 

Airway-Focused Care at Symmetry Dental

  • Breathing & Myofunctional Centre | Canberra

    Respiratory & Myofunctional Centre

    Symmetry Dental is one of only a few dental practices Australia-wide to have a dedicated, in-house breathing and orofacial myology training program. Our Respiratory & Myofunctional Centre aims to enhance the functional growth processes of the face and jaw and is an integral element in all orthopaedic, orthodontic, sleep and pain-management treatment at Symmetry Dental. With new research cementing the link between ideal respiratory & myofunctional habits and growth, development and stabilisation of the craniofacial system, it is becoming more apparent that there is a need for retraining of aberrant breathing and swallowing habits to assist patients in development when young; and in long-term retention of results from treatment performed when older. The link between airway compromise (from inadequate or inappropriate craniofacial development) and sleep/life quality is at the forefront of our treatment philosophy – and the Symmetry Dental Respiratory & Myofunctional Centre helps to make this philosophy a reality!

    Embarking upon a program to retrain and enhance your breathing can have a remarkably beneficial effect upon your performance, stamina and enjoyment of sport and exercise at any level – from weekend warrior to elite athlete.

    Having difficulty with CPAP compliance?

    Retraining your breathing system to be more efficient may help to make your life-saving sleep mask easier to wear. Snoring? Better breathing means less snoring – and what do you have to lose?

    Breathing is essential for life – so why not do it well?

    Contact the practice today to make an appointment for a respiratory and myofunctional assessment on 02 6295 3006. See the Resources page to find out more.

     

  • Myobrace & Myomunchee Home | Canberra

    Myobrace and MyoMunchee Canberra.       Myobrace® - Damstra Orthodontics

    Early orthodontic support for children’s breathing, growth and development

    At Symmetry Dental we focus on guiding healthy jaw development and breathing patterns in children.

    Appliances such as Myobrace and MyoMunchee are designed to support this process by addressing the underlying habits that contribute to crowded teeth and poor development.

    What are Myobrace and MyoMunchee

    Myobrace and MyoMunchee are appliances used in children to help guide proper oral development.

    They are not traditional braces. Instead they work by encouraging:

    nasal breathing
    correct tongue posture
    proper swallowing patterns
    balanced muscle function

    These factors play a key role in how the jaws and face develop over time.

    Why early intervention matters

    Many orthodontic problems begin early in life.

    Common contributing factors include:

    mouth breathing
    thumb sucking or oral habits
    low tongue posture
    narrow jaw development

    If these are not addressed early, they can lead to:

    crowded teeth
    poor jaw development
    sleep and breathing issues

    Early guidance can help reduce the need for more complex treatment later.

    How Myobrace and MyoMunchee work

    These appliances are typically worn for short periods each day and overnight.

    They work by:

    guiding the tongue into the correct position
    encouraging nasal breathing
    supporting jaw development
    training the muscles of the face and mouth

    Consistency is important for achieving good results.

    Who are these appliances suitable for

    Myobrace and MyoMunchee may be suitable for children who:

    breathe through their mouth
    have crowded or narrow teeth
    snore or have restless sleep
    have habits such as thumb sucking
    show early signs of jaw development issues

    A proper assessment is required to determine suitability.

    A different approach to orthodontics

    At Symmetry Dental we focus on treating the cause rather than just the symptoms.

    This means looking at:

    breathing
    airway development
    muscle function
    jaw growth

    Appliances such as Myobrace and MyoMunchee are often part of a broader treatment approach that may include myofunctional therapy and early orthodontic guidance.

    Why choose Symmetry Dental

    focus on airway breathing and development
    early intervention approach for children
    aim to reduce the need for extractions and complex treatment
    multidisciplinary care where required

    Book a children’s airway and orthodontic assessment in Canberra

    If you are considering Myobrace or MyoMunchee in Canberra our team can help assess your child’s development and guide you through the best options.

    Book your consultation today