Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

An orofacial myofunctional disorder occurs when an abnormal lip, jaw, or tongue position is present during rest, swallowing, or speech. Problems that result from OMDs may include pain in the face and neck, poor sleep due to breathing difficulties, or ongoing issues after dental surgery or orthodontic work.

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are atypical adaptive patterns of oral and facial muscles as it relates to speech, dentition, chewing/bolus collection, swallowing, and overall mental and physical health. 

We work with children, teens and adults to improve oral habits. With myofunctional therapy we work on facial and tongue exercises to improve oral rest posture (making sure your tongue, lips and jaw are correctly placed

Areas Myofunctional therapy can help:

  • Improving noxious oral habits (thumb sucking, nail biting)

  • Open mouth posture

  • Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)

  • Drooling

  • Low and forward resting tongue

  • Dental malocclusions

  • Tongue thrust

  • Dental malocclusions

  • TMJD/TMJ pain 

  • Sleep apnea