Myofunctional therapy is an additional, alternative treatment in dentistry that should be considered, especially in growing children. This article describes a case study with the orthodontic treatment results accomplished while implementing myofunctional therapy. In addition, the report shows how the correction of breathing patterns and tongue placement during rest and swallow makes positive facial changes.
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