What is Orofacial
Myofunctional
Therapy?
The Myofunctional Me program is the holistic & integrative neuromuscular retraining of the orofacial & pharyngeal muscles and to encourage correct development of the teeth, jaws, airway and craniospinal posture by correcting the passive and active orofacial postures and movements of chewing, breathing (in wakefulness/sleep/exercise), swallowing & speaking with a developmental approach in a collaborative process of care with other healthcare providers. The specific goals are:
Eliminate nonnutritive oral habits
Improve passive and active tongue posture & tonicity
Achieve lip seal & orofacial and airway competence
Establish nasal breathing
Achieve proper chewing and swallowing
What is an orofacial myofunctional disorder?
An OMD is anything that disrupts the normal function of the stomatognathic system (teeth, jaws and associated soft tissues): recurring behaviors and postures, such as mouth-breathing, thumb-sucking, and pacifier use, neurological deficiencies, developmental delays, hereditary predisposition and, or functional issues, such as tongue ties, lip ties, upper airway obstructions and weak muscle tone, can upset one’s correct development of oral and facial muscle functions and have a damaging influence both on the form and function of the orofacial complex.
Optimal craniofacial & orofaciall
growth and
function
Early intervention yields the greatest results and can effect major change.
60% of the face’s growth is done by 6 years of age
90% of the face’s growth is done by 12 years of age
100% of the face’s growth is done by 18 years of age, but positive structural & functional changes with exercises can occur no matter what age you are.
Improve your function, breathing & facial symmetry
Implement myofunctional exercises at any age to aid with:
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) & tongue tie release (frenectomy)
Snoring
Voice & Speech or speech misarticulations
Delayed tooth eruption
Increasing singing range
Drooling
Facial Aesthetics
Abnormal swallowing patterns
Nervous ticks
Narrow arches
Crowded teeth
Open mouth posture
Malocclusion
Stroke
Parkinson’s disease
and much more…
First-time consultations are $350, after which that amount will be prorated to any myofunctional therapy undertaken.
To receive a comprehensive orofacial myofunctional evaluation take the next steps:
Read the FAQs then email info@myofunctionalme.org
Receive a complimentary 15 min discovery call.
Schedule your assessment and consultation over the phone.
