Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Highly Effective Physical Therapy Exercises to Improve Breathing, Occlusion, and Orofacial Posture
A custom therapy program designed to correct the improper functions of the tongue and facial muscles used to breathe, chew, swallow and speak. It even helps at rest. Myofunctional therapy helps you eat, speak, breathe, and even sleep better. It has cosmetic benefits to encourage self-esteem.
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder
What is an OMD?
Orofacial myofunctional disorder refers to improper function of the facial muscles, tongue and mouth. OMDs may directly or indirectly affect facial growth and development, chewing, swallowing, speech articulation, occlusion, oral hygiene, stability of orthodontic treatment, facial esthetics and more. Several factors can contribute to OMDs, one being inherited muscle patterns. Another is airway obstruction.
Signs & Symptoms
Symptoms of OMDs
Symptoms of orofacial myofunctional disorders can be very obvious or happen over a period of time and be unclear. Certain habits or conditions can interfere with proper actions of orofacial muscles causing OMD. These muscles include cheeks, jaw, lips and tongue. When these muscles function incorrectly due to habits or conditions, it can lead to improper development. This atypical development causes the muscles to have incorrect adaptations and not work in balance which can cause a variety of problems.
Do you suffer from any of the following?
Noxious Oral Habits
Snoring
Grinding
Swallowing Difficulty
Poor Posture
Sleep Apnea
Tongue-Tie
Speech Problems
Symptoms of OMDs
Symptoms of orofacial myofunctional disorders can be very obvious or happen over a period of time and be unclear. Certain habits or conditions can interfere with proper actions of orofacial muscles causing OMD. These muscles include cheeks, jaw, lips and tongue. When these muscles function incorrectly due to habits or conditions, it can lead to improper development. This atypical development causes the muscles to have incorrect adaptations and not work in balance which can cause a variety of problems.
Our Program
Breathe Wellness Boutique focuses on the airway..
The tongue plays a major role, but it is more complex.
The following are evaluated during an examination:
Orofacial myofunctional therapy is an evidence and research based modality. Just like physical therapy helps to train our bodies back into shape from an injury, Myofunctional therapy helps to retrain the soft tissues of the face, neck, mouth to the optimal biological way and good muscle memory can keep the teeth and jaw in alignment. Myofunctional therapy is an important adjunct to numerous orofacial symptoms from CPAPs, surgical tongue-tie releases, mandibular advancements, and orthodontics (braces). Breathe Wellness Boutique teach patients functional modification techniques and exercises to promote good posture, proper tongue placement, continuous nasal breathing, chewing and swallowing.
The goal is cultivating awareness of the oral and facial muscles use and develop a therapy program that is right for you. When the tongue rests in the right place and the mouth stays closed, two things happen: bothersome symptoms can disappear and larger issues around breathing, braces, speech, jaw pain, sleep apnea or sleep disorder breathing become easier to treat.
Breathe Wellness Boutique knows how important it is to evaluate each patient’s specific symptoms and create an individualized custom treatment plan for the best possible result.
Contact Xuan-Thu today for a comprehensive evaluation or to discuss your health concerns.
Orofacial Myology Programs has helped literally thousands of individuals, in dozens of countries, for over 50 years!
“The team at Breathe Wellness Boutique is fabulous. They go the extra-mile to make sure you understand how you are progressing and will communicate with you to keep you fully informed.”
Xuan-Thu Failing, BSDH
Orofacial Myologist
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