Each day, children and adults suffer from orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD’s) that can lead to lifelong problems including poor facial growth, dental issues, relapsed orthodontic treatment and sleep apnea. They can also affect chewing, swallowing and speech. Some examples of OMD’s are:
- Habitual sucking
- Tongue thrust swallowing
- Poor tongue posture
- Habitual mouth breathing
- Snoring
- Chronic headaches
- TMJ pain
- Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
Starting with an extensive review of the patient’s health history and a comprehensive evaluation, a customized therapy program will be developed and tailored to their needs. Myofunctional Therapy is one piece to the puzzle of achieving optimal health so we look forward to working closely with other specialties including orthodontists, ENT’s, speech language pathologists, and doctor’s specializing in sleep medicine.
Give us a call today to schedule a consult with Melissa or to answer any other questions you may have!
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