Myofunctional Therapy

Did you know that how you hold your mouth at rest, whether you breathe through your nose or your mouth, where your tongue rests in your mouth, how you chew and swallow can effect your overall health?

Research shows a link between your oral habits and patterns and problems like sleep apnea, headaches, breathing problems, ADHD, tmj & neck pain and more.

Orofacial myofunctional disorders are linked to:

• Speech problems

• Mouthbreathing habits

• Malocclusion (poor bite and alignment)

• Lengthy orthodontic treatment and relapse after

• Sloppy, noisy eating habits

• Poor jaw and facial development

• Atypical swallow/chew patterns

• TMJ problems

• Behavioral problems

• Sleep problems (snoring, grinding, frequent wakening, bedwetting, apnea)

• Headaches/neck pain

• Recession

• Frequent cavities

Orofacial myofunctional therapy uses neuromuscular and sensory therapeutic exercise strategies (similar to physical therapy), for the tongue, lips, and muscles of the face. Therapy is beneficial for all ages. Adults can see improvement in symptoms and growth & development of children can be improved upon.

Myofunctional Therapy can help with the following conditions:

*forward head posture *sleep apnea *jaw stability

*mouthbreathing *tongue thrust *thumbsucking *oral rest posture *tongue tie

Comprehensive Evaluation:

A comprehensive initial exam including health and developmental history, photos, measurements, functional testing, breathing evaluation, oral exam, tongue tie screening, and postural analysis.

Therapy Visits:

Initiation of therapeutic exercises strategies. Revaluation of function, review of objectives, and progression of exercise strategies.

THE TREATMENT PROCESS IS INDIVIDUALIZED AND ALLOWS FOR PHASES OF INITIATION, HABITUATION, AND RETENTION.

Online Programs available