Myo Munchee is a flexible silicone chewing device designed for use across different ages. It supports oral hygiene, gum care, and nasal breathing, which is why we have been hearing questions about it. The more useful question is where it fits. A chewing device is one tool, and how well it works depends on why someone is breathing through the mouth or struggling with oral habits in the first place.
Below, we explain what Myo Munchee is, who may be a candidate, how it is generally used, and what an evaluation can add.
What Is Myo Munchee?
Myo Munchee is a flexible chewing device made for the mouth. It is made of flexible, medical-grade silicone and has silicone prongs designed to massage the teeth and gums. It is made in different sizes for different stages of growth, from babies to adults.
It is not a medication, and it is not a replacement for brushing, flossing, or professional cleanings. Think of it as a simple daily habit tool that supports how the mouth works.
We offer Myo Munchee at Natural & Cosmetic Dentistry, and our team can help you decide whether it is appropriate for you or your child and which size fits.
How Can a Chewing Device Support Nasal Breathing?
Nasal breathing depends on more than the nose. It also depends on how the lips, tongue, and jaw rest and move together. This is called oral muscle function. When the lips stay closed and the tongue rests in a healthy position, breathing through the nose tends to come more naturally.
A chewing device is used with the lips closed around it. That practice helps build awareness of lip closure and nasal breathing. The silicone prongs also massage the teeth and gums, which supports oral hygiene. A chewing device is a practice tool. It does not diagnose a breathing problem, and it cannot resolve an airway obstruction, which is one reason an evaluation matters.
What Does Myo Munchee Support?
Regular use supports several parts of oral function, including:
- Lip closure and nasal breathing
- Resting tongue position and swallowing patterns
- Open bite and tongue-thrust tendencies
- Jaw alignment and development
- Oral muscle tone in the lips, face, and jaws
- Teeth and gum health
- Sleep and speech patterns
- For young children, the transition away from thumb-sucking and pacifier habits
Results vary from person to person. They depend on age, ability, how consistently it is used, and what is behind the habit or breathing pattern in the first place.
Who May Use Myo Munchee?
Because it comes in different sizes, it may be considered for children, teens, and adults. The right size and the right starting point depend on the person. Age is only one factor. The Myo Munchee sizing guide describes sizing as a combination of age, inter-canine width (the distance between the canine teeth), and development stage. Comfort, the ability to keep the lips closed, and the reason for using it matter as well.
The smallest size, Bebe, is made for babies from 6 to 18 months. The Mini fits ages 18 months to 4 years, Junior 4 to 8, Tween 8 to 14, and Adult 14 and older. These ages are a general guide.
This is one reason we recommend an evaluation before starting any oral device. A device that fits poorly or is used the wrong way may not help, and it may be uncomfortable.
How Is It Used?
The device is rinsed before use, placed in the mouth with the lips closed around it, and chewed evenly on both sides, with no need to bite down hard. Its general routine is about five minutes of active chewing, twice a day. The routine can vary with age, ability, level of dysfunction, and goals.
Younger children may begin differently. For the Myo Munchee Mini, the recommendation is to start with shorter sessions and building gradually toward five minutes, depending on the child. You can read the general instructions and Mini instructions for details.
Because routines differ, there is no single schedule that fits everyone. Your dentist can show you how to use it correctly and how long sessions should be for you or your child.
Is Myo Munchee Enough on Its Own?
Usually, a chewing device is one piece of a larger picture. Mouth breathing and oral habits can have several causes, including the way the jaw has developed, tongue posture, bite, and airway space. A device may support better habits, but it may not address the underlying cause by itself.
That is why we look at the whole pattern.
Myo Munchee and Myobrace are related, but they are not interchangeable. Myo Munchee is a supportive oral exercise and habit-training tool. Myobrace is a broader myofunctional appliance program. Depending on the patient’s needs, oral muscle training may include tools such as Myo Munchee or a Myobrace appliance. The right approach depends on an individual evaluation.
Our Myobrace page explains how Myobrace supports nasal breathing, tongue posture, and jaw development, and may be considered when crowding, mouth breathing, restless sleep, or oral habits are part of the underlying pattern. Adults can read about the adult approach in our guide to Myobrace for adults.
What Should You Ask at an Evaluation?
If you are curious about Myo Munchee for yourself or your child, these questions can help guide the conversation:
- Is mouth breathing part of the picture, and what may be causing it?
- Is a chewing device appropriate, and which size makes sense?
- How should it be used, and for how long each day?
- Should it be used alone or alongside another approach?
- What signs would tell us it is helping, and when should we reassess?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Myo Munchee?
Yes. We offer Myo Munchee at Natural & Cosmetic Dentistry in Clearwater. You can call our office at (727) 888-6523 with questions.
What is Myo Munchee made of?
It is made of flexible, medical-grade silicone.
Can adults use Myo Munchee?
It is designed for use across different ages, including adults. An evaluation can help determine whether it is a good fit and which size to use.
What can Myo Munchee help with?
It supports lip closure, nasal breathing, tongue position, swallowing patterns, oral muscle tone, jaw development, teeth and gum health, and sleep and speech patterns. Results vary from person to person.
Will Myo Munchee fix mouth breathing?
It supports nasal breathing habits as part of a plan, but mouth breathing can have several causes, and a device alone does not address all of them.
Is Myo Munchee the same as Myobrace?
No. They are related, but they are not interchangeable. Myo Munchee is a supportive oral exercise and habit-training tool, and Myobrace is a broader myofunctional appliance program. Which one is appropriate, if either, depends on an individual evaluation.
Does it replace brushing and flossing?
No. It supports oral hygiene and gum care, but it does not replace daily brushing, flossing, or professional cleanings.
How do I clean it?
Rinse it before each use. After chewing, rinse it with cold running water and dry it thoroughly. Your dentist can give you full care instructions.
How do I know which size to choose?
Sizing is based on age, inter-canine width, and development stage, and age ranges are a general guide. We recommend choosing the size with your dentist, not by age alone.
A Simple Tool Works Best With the Right Evaluation
Myo Munchee is a simple chewing device that supports nasal breathing, gum care, and oral hygiene. It works best when it is chosen for the right reason and used the right way.
At Natural & Cosmetic Dentistry in Clearwater, we look at breathing, tongue posture, jaw development, and bite together, so the plan fits the person and not just the symptom. If you have questions about mouth breathing, oral habits, or whether a chewing device may help, we are happy to talk with you. You can reach our office at (727) 888-6523.
