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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) and Therapy

Therapy (OMT)

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is used to establish (or re-establish) normal oral rest postures and muscle functions of the mouth. Myofunctional therapy occurs as a part of a collaborative team to improve the patient’s quality of life. Treatment goals may include: eliminate any harmful sucking habit (thumb-sucking/pacifier/prolonged use of sippy cups), establish nasal breathing patterns, normalizing tongue, lip, and teeth resting postures, and improve functional chewing and swallowing. 


Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) works for all ages.

Therapy

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is used to establish (or re-establish) normal oral rest postures and muscle functions of the mouth. Myofunctional therapy occurs as a part of a collaborative team to improve the patient’s quality of life. Treatment goals may include: eliminate any harmful sucking habit (thumb-sucking/pacifier/prolonged use of sippy cups), establish nasal breathing patterns, normalizing tongue, lip, and teeth resting postures, and improve functional chewing and swallowing. 

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy helps with...

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is an individualized series of exercises, unique to each client, teaching proper tongue placement, nasal breathing proper swallowing and help to address a wide range of the health problems including:

Sleep disordered breathing including obstructive sleep apnea

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

Tongue-tie and tongue thrust

Facial and neck pain

Orthodontic and surgical relapse

Craniofacial growth and development

Headaches

Postural issues

What are the benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

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Reduced Mouth Breathing

Reduction in teeth grinding

Reduced nasal obstruction

Reduction in sleep apnea episodes 

Tongue and Lip Tie Guidance

Better facial symmetry

Improved posture

Proper breathing

Better sleep

Improved attention span

Ability to move oral muscles properly

Increasing the tone and mobility of oral structures

Correct use of oral structures

Eliminate nail biting and other oral habits

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Muscles are made to work together and the muscles of the face and mouth are no different. We first assess for any myofunctional dysfunction so we can then help both children and adults use their mouths properly and have the muscles work together in a collaborative effort.


Success with myofunctional therapy results with CONSISTENT and DAILY exercises to repattern the neural pathways of the mouth, tongue and face muscles. Therapy consists of an individualized program of exercises that requires a commitment by the patient and the patient’s family. Treatment can vary in length from 4 to 12 months depending on individual needs. A fun bag of “tools” will be provided as we start therapy together.


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