Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dentists for Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in North Melbourne
Established in 2012, we are dedicated to enhancing our patients' quality of life through comprehensive dental care focused on optimal health, function, and aesthetics. Our practice adheres to the highest standards of technology, infection control, and patient safety, guided by QIP Accreditation protocols. We prioritize compassionate care, transparent communication, and informed consent, ensuring every patient feels valued and respected.Our team emphasizes behavioral dentistry, fostering patient responsibility for their well-being while maintaining a latex-free, environmentally conscious environment. Through continuous education and collaboration with multidisciplinary health providers, we deliver personalized, gentle dental solutions tailored to each individual's needs.
Services
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Pre-orthodontic Treatment
Snoring Solutions
Sleep Apnoea Management
Tongue Tie Correction
Jaw Joint Therapy
Myobrace Therapy
Biobloc Orthotropics
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We are QIP Accredited, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
- Transparent financial planning with written treatment cost estimates.
- Informed consent obtained for all major dental treatments.
- Gentle, patient-focused care prioritizing comfort and dignity.
- Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary health practitioners.
Associations and certifications
- QIP
Services
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
This therapy addresses muscle dysfunctions in the mouth and face through targeted exercises and tools. It corrects issues like mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, and improper swallow patterns, which can contribute to snoring, sleep apnoea, and dental misalignment. Patients learn exercises to strengthen oral muscles, improve tongue posture, and promote nasal breathing, enhancing overall facial development and airway health.
Pre-orthodontic Treatment
Early intervention focuses on jaw development before traditional braces. By correcting muscle function and using appliances like Myobrace or Biobloc, we guide natural jaw growth to prevent crowding and the need for extractions. This approach is most effective in children aged 3-11, leveraging their growth potential to achieve optimal dental alignment and facial symmetry.
Sleep Apnoea Solutions
We address sleep-disordered breathing through myofunctional therapy and oral appliances. Strengthening tongue muscles and improving airway patency reduces snoring and apnoea episodes. Custom devices reposition the jaw or tongue to maintain open airways during sleep, offering non-invasive alternatives to CPAP machines for improved sleep quality and daytime alertness.
Tongue Tie Management
Our team manages tongue and lip ties through functional therapy and surgical release. Pre- and post-operative exercises ensure long-term success by preventing reattachment. This improves feeding, speech, and oral development, particularly in infants and children, while addressing related issues like mouth breathing and poor dental alignment.
Biobloc Orthotropics
Biobloc appliances structurally widen narrow jaws using removable expanders. This creates space for proper tooth eruption and improves airway dimensions. Combined with myofunctional therapy, it addresses severe cases where muscle exercises alone are insufficient, reducing the need for surgical intervention in growing patients.
People
Dr Mark Nguyen
Dentist
Dr Nguyen specializes in orofacial myofunctional therapy at our North Balwyn clinic, focusing on early intervention for children's dental development.
Dr Alexandra Kotlar
Dentist
Dr Kotlar provides comprehensive dental care at our North Melbourne location, with expertise in myofunctional pre-orthodontic treatments.
Dr Richard Hu
Dentist
Dr Hu serves both our North Melbourne and North Balwyn practices, offering specialized care in tongue tie management and sleep apnoea solutions.
Dr Prabha Iyer
Dentist
Dr Iyer delivers myofunctional therapy and pre-orthodontic care across our North Melbourne and North Balwyn locations with a patient-centered approach.
Dr Donny Mandrawa
Dentist
Dr Mandrawa provides holistic dental solutions at our North Melbourne clinic, focusing on functional oral health for all ages.
Questions
What age should children start myofunctional therapy?
We recommend assessment by age 3-4 to address jaw development early, leveraging natural growth potential for optimal results.
How does myofunctional therapy help sleep apnoea?
Exercises strengthen tongue muscles and improve posture, maintaining airway patency during sleep to reduce snoring and apnoea episodes.
Are myobrace appliances comfortable?
Appliances are designed for gradual adaptation, with most patients adjusting within days. Initial tightness resolves as oral muscles improve function.
Can adults benefit from pre-orthodontic treatment?
While most effective in children, adults can still improve oral function and jaw alignment through targeted therapy and appliances.
How often are appointments needed?
Initial intensive therapy requires weekly visits for 8 weeks, followed by monthly check-ups as muscle function improves.
What payment options are available?
Treatment fees are discussed upfront with personalized payment plans. We provide written cost estimates before starting any therapy.
