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Myofunctional Therapy

What is Myofunctional Therapy:

Myofunctional Therapy is similar to physical therapy, but specifically for the facial muscles. The purpose is to restore normal function to the lips, tongue and cheeks.

 

There are 4 main goals of therapy:

  1. Restore Nasal Breathing

  2. Strengthen Lip Seal

  3. Correct tongue Resting Posture

  4. Correct Swallowing Pattern

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By achieving these goals, it can help get to the root of many larger health problems- oral and systemic.

 

First Visit- Consultation (In office)

  • Meet with one of our trained Myofunctional Therapists

  • Review medical and dental history

  • Discuss sleep disordered breathing and TMJ issues

  • Determine if muscle compensations are present

  • Diagnose muscle dysfunctions such as tongue thrusting and incorrect swallowing patterns

  • Determine tongue tone and resting position

  • Determine if tongue restriction is present & the severity of the tie

  • Discuss frenectomy protocol

  • Take baseline measurements and determine you or your child’s specific needs

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  • After the consultation the therapist will customize a plan for your individual needs and help you get started with therapy sessions.

 

Zoom Sessions- After consultation

  • Meet 1x every 2 weeks via Zoom

  • Visits take approximately 1 hour

  • Therapist will teach you exercises for you to practice 5 mins 2x/day

  • Program will consist of approximately 12-15 sessions

  • Parents must be present during Zoom sessions with children

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