著重發育，而非症狀
療程處理齒列不整的根本原因——習慣、呼吸、顎骨成長——而非日後以矯正器加以遮掩。
兒童齒列矯正・3–12 歲
東京 Myobrace — 兒童早期齒列矯正
以發育為核心的療程，著手處理齒列不整的根本原因：口腔習慣、呼吸方式與顎骨成長。以 Myobrace 為主要系統；在適合的個案中採用 Invisalign First 或 Smartee Aligner。
Noticing something about your child's teeth or bite?
Worried your child's teeth or bite aren't developing quite right?
Crowding, a gap, an overbite, or a habit like mouth-breathing can be hard to read as a parent — and it is natural to wonder whether to wait or to act now.
Early, growth-guided orthodontics can gently steer how the jaw and teeth develop, often easing the need for harder treatment later. Below: how we assess and guide your child's development in Tokyo, the cost in writing, and what to expect — explained to you and your child in English.
About
什麼是 Myobrace 與早期齒列矯正？
Myobrace 是一系列可拆卸的口內裝置，專為處理成長中兒童齒列不整的根本原因而設計——亦即不正確的口腔習慣、口呼吸與舌頭姿勢。
與其等到恆牙萌發後再以矯正器或隱形矯正處理症狀，早期齒列矯正在孩子仍處於成長階段時，引導自然的顎骨發育並矯正不良習慣。
在 Rodin，Myobrace 系統是主要採用的方法。當個案適合採用透明矯正技術時，Invisalign First 與 Smartee Aligner 會作為替代或輔助系統使用。我們刻意不將傳統擴大床（拡大床）納入療程——重點在於由良好習慣引導的自然發育。
How it works
早期齒列矯正如何進行？
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初步評估
全面性檢查，包含口腔姿勢、呼吸模式與發育中的齒列。拍攝照片，並於必要時進行影像檢查。
首次回診
- 02
療程計劃與系統選擇
以 Myobrace 為主要系統；依孩子的個案情況，在適合時採用 Invisalign First 或 Smartee Aligner。
同次或下次回診
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訓練器配戴與配合度指導
孩子取得第一個訓練器，並學習每日配戴時程——通常為白天 1–2 小時加上夜間配戴。
裝戴回診
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口腔肌功能訓練
每日進行簡單訓練，重新建立舌頭姿勢、唇部閉合與呼吸方式。家長亦會接受指導，於家中協助維持例行訓練。
每日持續進行
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每月複診
每月檢視療程進展；依孩子的發育狀況調整或更換訓練器。
每月回診
Why Rodin
為何選擇 Rodin 進行兒童齒列矯正？
以 Myobrace 為主要系統
全球領先的早期治療系統，Rodin 累積大量臨床經驗。
適合時採用 Invisalign First / Smartee Aligner
為適合透明矯正技術的孩子提供清晰矯正選項——逐案評估決定。
不使用傳統擴大床
我們刻意不採用拡大床——本院療程優先考量由習慣矯正引導的自然發育。
英語兒童診療
為家長與孩子提供舒適、全英語的諮詢環境。
與一般兒童牙科協同進行
例行性預防保健可與矯正回診合併安排，使看診更有效率。
The Pureteth programme
Myofunctional training for growing children
Pureteth is a myofunctional training programme for children. Using a soft, removable trainer (Myobrace®) together with simple daily exercises, it works on the oral habits that can interfere with natural development — mouth breathing, low tongue posture, and incorrect swallowing — during the years a child is still growing.
Rather than waiting for all the permanent teeth to come through and then moving them, Pureteth aims to guide healthy jaw and facial growth early. Where habits are corrected in good time, this can reduce the likelihood of needing braces or extractions later — though every child is different, and some still benefit from further orthodontics in the teenage years.
A nationwide programme
Pureteth has been used in more than 2,000 cases across Japan, making it one of the country's more widely-used myofunctional training programmes.
Supervised by experienced clinicians
Treatment is supervised by dentists and staff experienced in myofunctional therapy, so your child is guided and supported at every stage.
Online consultations available
Busy families can begin with a remote consultation in English before visiting the clinic in person.
Early signs
Does your child show any of these signs?
Oral and facial development is strongly shaped by how the muscles of the tongue, lips and cheeks work together. Allergies, mouth breathing, and habits such as thumb-sucking can affect that balance and, in turn, the way the jaw and teeth develop. Many children begin to show signs from an early age — and the earlier they are noticed, the more options there usually are.
- Mouth breathing
- Thumb or finger sucking
- Low tongue posture / tongue thrusting
- Snoring or restless sleep
- Crowded or crooked teeth
- Difficulty closing the lips at rest
- Incorrect swallowing pattern
- Speech difficulties
- Grinding teeth
If habits like these continue, they may affect how the jaw develops and increase the likelihood of misalignment. A consultation can help you understand what — if anything — is worth acting on for your child.
Understanding malocclusion
Common types of misaligned teeth
There are many forms of malocclusion. These are some of the most common bite and alignment patterns seen in children:
Crowding
Teeth are crowded, overlapping, or rotated because there isn't enough room in the jaw. This is the most common pattern, often linked to a jaw that is narrower than the teeth need.
Overjet
The upper front teeth sit well ahead of the lower teeth (often described as 'protruding' front teeth). It can relate to jaw growth, genetics, or habits such as lip-biting or thumb-sucking.
Underbite (reverse bite)
The lower front teeth sit in front of the upper front teeth. It is often related to jaw growth patterns, and is one of the patterns where an earlier assessment is particularly worthwhile.
Open bite
The front teeth don't meet when the back teeth are closed together. It is frequently associated with tongue posture, thumb-sucking, or mouth breathing.
Crossbite
Some upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth instead of outside them. Left unaddressed, it can affect how evenly the jaw grows.
Deep bite
The upper front teeth cover too much of the lower front teeth when biting. Over time this can affect tooth wear and jaw comfort.
Why early intervention
Reasons families choose to start early
Works with natural growth
Starting during the growth phase means treatment can work with a child's development rather than against it, helping guide the jaw in a favourable direction.
No fixed wires or brackets
Pureteth uses a removable trainer rather than fixed braces, so children can eat, brush, and play sport as usual.
Gentle on daily life
Because the trainer is removable, it's easier to keep up good oral hygiene and fit treatment around school and family routines.
Addresses underlying habits
Myofunctional training works on the muscle habits — breathing, tongue posture, swallowing — that can sit behind misalignment, not only the position of the teeth.
May reduce later treatment
Guiding growth and correcting habits early can reduce the likelihood — though not always remove the need — of braces or extractions later.
Manageable for busy families
Daytime wear is only a short period each day plus overnight, which keeps the routine realistic to sustain over time.
The daily routine
What the Pureteth programme involves
The programme fits into everyday life through a simple, repeatable rhythm of wear and short daily exercises, with a monthly check-in at the clinic.
Night-time wear
Your child wears the Myobrace® trainer while sleeping, supporting the jaw and teeth through the night-time hours.
1–2 hours of daytime wear
A short period of daytime wear — after school or during quiet time — reinforces the night-time work and helps the routine settle in.
~10 minutes of daily activities
Simple daily exercises ('activities') retrain the muscles of the tongue, lips and cheeks and encourage nose breathing, in a way children can enjoy.
Monthly clinic visits
Once a month, the dentist checks progress, adjusts the trainer if needed, and updates the activities — so families always know how treatment is going.
About the cases shown
The before-and-after results featured on this page are from children treated within the THE DENTAL OFFICE group — including our sister clinic, THE DENTAL OFFICE Shiki — under the same supervising doctor. Each case carries its own treatment, materials, total cost, duration, and risk disclosure on its dedicated page. Your child's care and all communication are coordinated in English through RODIN.
Case Studies
Before & After
Each case below is published with the patient's written consent. The treatment performed, material used, treatment period, total cost (incl. tax), and main risks are listed in full on each case page.
Myobrace® — overjet / protruding upper teeth (age 9)
Self-pay (non-insured)
Myobrace® — overjet / protruding upper teeth (age 6)
Self-pay (non-insured)
Self-pay (non-insured) treatment. Individual results vary. See each case page for full treatment details, cost, and risks.
Your RODIN team
A specialist team — and not a word of Japanese required
From a U.S.-trained prosthodontist to multilingual patient support, these are the people who will look after you — so there is no language barrier between you and your care.
Dr. Ryosuke Murai, D.D.S., M.S.D.
U.S. Trained Prosthodontist · All-on-4 / Full-Arch Restoration Lead
Prosthodontic expert with U.S. experience.
Dr. Ayaka Nakamura, D.D.S.
Pediatric Orthodontics · Aesthetic Dentistry Lead
Cutting-edge personalized treatments for beauty and health.
Dr. Eri Akasaka, D.D.S.
Prosthodontics & Periodontics
Prosthodontics · Periodontics · Implants.
Dr. Sanober Ahmed, B.D.S. (India)
Patient Support
Multilingual support — from your first message through to follow-up.
Robert Brammer
General Manager
Oversees clinic operations and your overall patient experience.
Comparison
Myobrace 與傳統兒童齒列矯正比較
家長在研究兒童齒列矯正時，通常會在 Myobrace、擴大床與等到矯正器年齡之間衡量。以下整理各種方式的差異。
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Rodin 的 Myobrace
傳統做法
治療年齡
Rodin 的 Myobrace3–12 歲（自然成長期）
傳統做法通常 10–14 歲配戴矯正器
處理方式
Rodin 的 Myobrace原因：習慣、呼吸、顎骨成長
傳統做法症狀：牙齒排列
裝置
Rodin 的 Myobrace可拆卸訓練器，每日 1–2 小時 + 夜間
傳統做法固定式擴大床或日後配戴矯正器
擴大床（拡大床）
Rodin 的 Myobrace不使用
傳統做法於較舊的療程中常見
兒童體驗
Rodin 的 Myobrace非侵入性、可拆卸
傳統做法因人而異——固定裝置時間較長
目標
Rodin 的 Myobrace自然顎骨發育
傳統做法成長後的牙齒排列
Process
您孩子的齒列矯正旅程
大多數患者可以直接預約到院就診。線上諮詢為選擇性服務，主要適合正在考慮全口治療等較大方案、或希望事前溝通的患者。
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初次諮詢
全面性評估、口腔習慣篩檢，並提供書面療程建議。
首次回診
02
療程計劃與開始
裝戴第一個訓練器；指導家長與孩子配戴時程與口腔肌功能訓練。
1–2 週內
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積極治療期
每月至每兩個月複診一次。依 Myobrace 各階段調整訓練器並逐步推進療程。
12–24 個月
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保持期
達到目標位置後，進入維持期以確保習慣穩定。
依個案而定
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長期追蹤
在持續成長期間每 6–12 個月追蹤一次，以確保穩定的療程成果。
持續進行
Key Takeaways
- Myobrace 是 Rodin 為 3–12 歲兒童採用的主要系統，從齒列不整的根本原因著手，而非以擴大床處理表面症狀。
- 在特定個案中，會採用 Invisalign First 或 Smartee Aligner 作為替代或輔助系統。
- Rodin 不使用傳統擴大床（拡大床）——著重於自然的顎骨發育、呼吸與口腔姿勢。
- 療程結合每日配戴的可拆卸功能訓練器，搭配口腔肌功能訓練與習慣矯正。
- 由專注於美學與兒童齒列矯正的醫師以英語提供診療。
Quick Facts
At a glance
療程期間
通常 12–24 個月，依年齡與個案而定
費用區間
請洽詢以取得個別化報價
回診次數
積極期每月至每兩個月一次
麻醉方式
無——非侵入性可拆卸訓練器
恢復時間
無；僅需短暫適應配戴
適合對象
3–12 歲處於齒列發育階段且具口腔習慣的兒童
Pricing
兒童齒列矯正費用
費用視所選系統與療程期間而定。於初步評估後，會以書面方式提供個別化報價。
Initial Consultation
First Pureteth / Myobrace consultation — assessment of your child's oral habits and suitability for the programme.
Free
Pureteth (Myobrace) Programme
Programme fee for the active treatment phase, including the Myobrace® trainers and myofunctional activity coaching. Incl. tax.
¥385,000
Monthly Review Visit
Per monthly check-up during the active phase — progress review, trainer adjustment, and updated activities. Incl. tax.
¥5,500
Invisalign First (children)
Used as an alternative or complementary system in select cases.
Contact for personalized quote
Smartee Aligner (children)
Used as an alternative or complementary system in select cases.
Contact for personalized quote
What's included — no hidden costs
- 初步評估與口腔習慣篩檢
- 積極期所使用的 Myobrace 裝置（或所選的 Invisalign First / Smartee）
- 每月至每兩個月一次的複診
- 口腔肌功能訓練指導
- 必要時所需的保持期裝置
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, bank wire transfer, and cash in JPY. Payments are processed in Japanese yen. International credit cards are accepted.
For international patients
為國際家庭提供的兒童齒列矯正
理想情況為每月至每兩個月回診一次。對於居住在日本以外的家庭，療程可透過書面紀錄與視訊複診，與當地的矯正醫師協同進行。
Pre-arrival online consultation
A doctor reviews your photographs and history before you travel, and replies in writing within two business days with a preliminary plan.
Hotel & access guidance
We can recommend hotels within walking distance of the clinic in Onarimon / Minato-ku, and provide written directions in your preferred language.
Interpretation support
Care is delivered in English by default. Mandarin, Korean, and Spanish support is available for consultations on request.
Aftercare from your home country
Video follow-ups and written records in English. Where local in-person care is needed, we coordinate with a referral network of trusted clinics.
Risks & considerations
風險與注意事項
Every dental procedure carries some risk. The points below outline what most patients can expect. Your individual risk profile is discussed in detail during your consultation, and any case-specific considerations are noted in writing as part of your treatment plan.
- 配合度至關重要——訓練器必須每日依建議時數配戴，且需持續進行訓練。
- 療程時程依孩子的成長模式而定；越年幼且習慣仍可塑造的孩子，成效越快。
- 並非所有咬合不正皆適合僅以早期治療處理；部分個案於青少年時期仍需配戴矯正器或隱形矯正。
- 家長的支持不可或缺——尤其是年紀較小的孩子，特別需要鼓勵以維持例行訓練。
Not suitable for
- 具有嚴重骨性問題、成年後可能需要外科手術介入的兒童（於諮詢時評估）。
- 孩子或家庭無法配合每日配戴與訓練時程的個案。
Concerns addressed
Common questions from international patients
Will language be a barrier?
No. Our team provides care fully in English, with additional support available in Mandarin, Korean, and Spanish. Treatment plans, consent forms, and aftercare instructions are issued in your preferred language.
Are there hidden costs?
No. Every estimate is issued in writing before treatment begins, with transparent pricing covering consultation, imaging, materials, the procedure itself, and routine follow-up. Anything not included is disclosed explicitly.
What about post-treatment care after I return home?
We provide remote video consultations and written aftercare instructions in your language. If urgent attention is required, we maintain a referral network of trusted clinics in major cities and coordinate directly with your local dentist.
How long do I need to stay in Tokyo?
Stay length depends on the treatment — see the section above for the typical timeline. Your final itinerary is confirmed after the online consultation so flights and accommodation can be planned with confidence.
Common questions
Frequently asked
我的孩子應該幾歲開始進行 Myobrace？
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Myobrace 最早可從 3 歲開始進行，多數孩子會於 5 至 9 歲之間開始，因為此階段較容易引導習慣與發育中的齒列。最適合的開始年齡會於初步評估時確認。
Myobrace 療程需要多久？
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積極治療期通常為 12–24 個月，依孩子的年齡、成長模式與配戴配合度而定。之後會進入保持期以穩固療程成果。
Myobrace 能取代傳統矯正器嗎？
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在某些情況下可以——成功完成 Myobrace 的孩子，在青少年時期通常僅需少量、甚至不再需要進一步的齒列矯正。在其他情況下，Myobrace 提供了基礎，可簡化日後的矯正器或隱形矯正療程。
為什麼 Rodin 不使用擴大床（拡大床）？
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我們的治療方針優先以習慣矯正引導自然顎骨發育。擴大床透過機械力量擴張上顎，雖然可能有效，但無法處理造成咬合不正的根本習慣。我們選擇從習慣與發育著手。
孩子配戴 Myobrace 時可以從事運動嗎？
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可以。Myobrace 訓練器於白天配戴 1–2 小時（通常於在家從事安靜活動時配戴），加上夜間配戴。運動、進食與刷牙時皆可取下。
如果孩子拒絕配戴訓練器怎麼辦？
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配合度是成功的最重要關鍵。我們會與家長合作，依年齡採用合適的引導方式，並循序漸進地更換訓練器，讓孩子能舒適地適應。
進行 Myobrace 一定要住在東京嗎？
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理想狀況為每月至每兩個月親自回診一次。國際家庭通常會與當地矯正醫師合作進行例行複診，並定期回到 Rodin 進行階段性評估。
Invisalign First 與 Myobrace 相比如何？
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Invisalign First 是針對成長中兒童的透明矯正系統。在特定個案中，若透明矯正技術更為適合，可作為 Myobrace 的補充或替代方案。具體選擇會於諮詢時逐案判斷。
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