Myofunctional Disorders
Understanding OMDs
What is Orofacial
Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face, mouth and neck.
OMDs may directly or indirectly affect sleep, breathing, chewing, swallowing, posture, facial growth and development, oral health, and orthodontic stability.
Areas We Help With
Explore Our Specialties
Myofunctional therapy focuses on improving the function of the muscles involved in breathing, swallowing, chewing and oral posture.
Sleep Apnea
Breathing
Myofunctional Therapy and Oral Hygiene
Chewing Difficulties and Myofunctional Therapy
Swallowing Disorders and Tongue Thrust Therapy
Oral Rest Posture and Myofunctional Therapy
Facial and Skeletal Growth and Development
Forward Head Posture and Myofunctional Therapy
Orthodontic Stability and Myofunctional Therapy
Areas of Focus
Myofunctional Therapy
Sleep apnea/Snoring
Myofunctional therapy can reduce symptoms of sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing. Studies have shown that myofunctional therapy decreases apnea- hypopnea index by approximately 50% in adults and 62% in children. When the muscles of the tongue, throat and face are functioning properly snoring can be reduced if not eliminated, nasal breathing is established, and better sleep occurs.
Mouth Breathing
Myofunctional therapy promotes full time nasal breathing for improved health. When breathing through the nose, the air is filtered, warmed and humidified. We see better sleep, less allergies, decreased TMJ disfunction among other benefits.
Orthodontic Relapse
Myofunctional therapy can prevent orthodontic relapse which often occurs from a tongue thrust or low tongue resting position. By correcting the tongue posture there is a much higher chance that orthodontic treatment will be stable long term.
Benefits
Myofunctional therapy can increase quality of life.
Improved quality of sleep
Better breathing and more restful sleep.
TMJ Pain & Headaches
Reduced or eliminated TMJ pain and headaches.
Nasal Breathing
Improved nasal breathing for better health.
Facial Esthetics
Improved facial esthetics, and more.
Our Approach
Personalized Myofunctional Therapy
We take a personalized approach to myofunctional therapy, focusing on developing customized treatment plans based on each person's unique needs and goals.
We work closely with our clients to help them achieve their desired outcomes. We know that many of the disorders require a multidisciplinary approach and collaborate with other healthcare providers when needed.
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