What is Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy focuses on the root cause of particular health problems. This therapy uses exercises for “neuromuscular re-education or re-patterning of the oral and facial muscles .” It includes exercises and behavior modification to promote proper tongue placement, lip placement, breathing, speaking, chewing, swallowing and posture.
When working together we will focus on making you aware of the placement of the tongue and lips, improving nasal breathing to absorb more oxygen, chewing, swallowing, and proper head and neck postures.
When working with children myofunctional therapy can help prevent future health issues and when working with adults it can help alleviate or improve current health issues.
When evaluating my patients, I will look at placement of the tongue and lips but that is not all. I will be evaluating your head, neck and oral cavity for:
• Tongue tie
• Shape of dental arches
• Low facial muscle tone
• Improper facial growth
• Head and neck posture
• Orthodontic Relapse
I will also be reviewing my patient’s medical/dental history for the following:
• Mild – moderate sleep apnea
• Snoring
• Grinding or clenching your teeth
• Poor digestion
• Temporal Mandibular Jaw Dysfunction
• Allergies
• Frequent choking or gagging
• Asthma
• Headaches
• Neck pain or tightness
Using this information, I will create an individualized treatment plan to best suite your needs. Contact me to discuss your health concerns.