At Olympia Hills Junior, we believe that a healthy smile starts way before braces. That’s why we’re excited to offer Arch Appliance Therapy—a gentle, preventative approach that helps guide your child’s jaw and facial development early on, setting the stage for a lifetime of confident, healthy smiles.
Think of it like giving your child’s mouth a helpful roadmap. Using innovative tools like Myobrace and Vivos, we can gently guide jaw and arch growth—especially important for kids as young as age 3.
These removable, non-invasive appliances don’t just create more space for incoming teeth—they support better breathing, sleep, and long-term oral health. It’s all part of our mission as an airway-focused pediatric dental home.
- Supports natural growth
- Reduces crowding and malocclusion later
- May eliminate or shorten the need for braces
- Encourages nasal breathing and healthy habits
- Improves posture, sleep, and even focus
Instead of waiting until problems pop up, we believe in preventing them altogether.
We proudly offer the Myobrace System—a kid-friendly solution that works with the muscles of the face, tongue, and lips to encourage proper function and jaw growth. Bonus: many children only wear their appliance at night or for a short period during the day!
Vivos is another tool in our airway-focused toolkit, especially for kids who snore, mouth-breathe, or show signs of sleep-disordered breathing.
You might think Invisalign is just for teens and adults—but guess what? It can be part of early treatment, too! For younger children with developing jaws and spacing issues, Invisalign First® is a fantastic tool we use to:
- Expand the arches gently and evenly
- Create space for erupting permanent teeth
- Support better bite alignment and facial growth patterns
- Address early signs of crowding or airway issues
These clear aligners are custom-made for little mouths and are a great option for families who want a comfortable, removable, and nearly invisible alternative to traditional appliances. Best part? Kids can keep brushing, flossing, and eating the foods they love with no hassle.
Most orthodontic problems don’t just pop up out of nowhere—they develop over time as your child grows. With appliance therapy and Invisalign options, we don’t just treat the symptoms—we address the root causes, like:
- Poor tongue posture
- Mouth breathing
- Narrow dental arches
- Thumb sucking or other oral habits
And since we’re a preventive airway-focused pediatric dental home, we look at the whole child, not just the teeth.
If your little one has signs of crowded teeth, snoring, mouth breathing, or you just want to take a proactive step toward a healthier smile and airway, let’s talk! Dr. Mueller will do a full evaluation and guide you toward the best options—whether that’s Myobrace, Invisalign, or a combo approach.
Starting early could mean less time in braces, fewer complications down the line, and a foundation for lifelong dental (and airway!) health.
At Olympia Hills Junior, we’re here to help your child grow healthier—not just taller. With arch appliance therapy, we’re laying the foundation for strong jaws, wide smiles, open airways, and better lifelong habits.
Ready to learn more? Let’s schedule a growth and airway evaluation. We’ll take a closer look at your child’s development and talk through the best steps forward—no pressure, no stress.
Because happy, healthy kids? That’s what we do best.