Why is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Important?
Myofunctional Therapy is important to achieve proper lip competance, establish nasal breathing (all day and night), ensure your tongue is resting in your palate, and improve proper chewing and swallowing function.
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) also known as, Orofacial Myology, is a specialized treatment focusing on the proper function of the muscles in the face and mouth. By addressing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD) this therapy can enhance overall health. Benefits include improved breathing, better sleep quality, and enhanced chewing and swallowing functions.
Myofunctional Therapy uses a multidisciplinary approach with the support of a team to help treat all aspects of OMD's. Myofunctional Therapy is not a cure for OMD's and it may be necessary to see other specialist's (ENT, Orthodontist, Physical Therapist, or General Dentist) to help achieve optimal results.
What are Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders?
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders or OMD's are disorders of the muscles of the tongue, mouth, jaw, lips and face.
Types of OMD's
Mouth breathing - Day and/or night
Grinding/Clenching
Sleep Apnea
Snoring
TMJ Disorders (Jaw pain, muscle soreness, jaw locking)
Open Mouth Posture
Relapse of Orthodontic Treatment
Drooling
Non-Nutritive Habits (Thumb sucking, finger sucking, cheek biting, tongue biting, nail biting)
Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing
Difficulty Nose Breathing
Tongue-tie/Lip-tie
Dry Cracked Lips
Forward Head Posture
ADD/ADHD
Bed Wetting
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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a specialty to help strengthen the muscles of the mouth, tongue, face, and esophagus. The goals are to ensure you have lip competence (lips are in light contact while always at rest). You are breathing through your nose day and night. Your tongue is gently resting in your palate (the roof of your mouth), and you are chewing and swallowing more effectively.
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