New & More Affordable Comprehensive Group Adult Myofunctional Exercise Class - Starting at $2,000
Brooklyn Oak Dental Care & Myofunctional Me LLC are proud to be hosting a unique ongoing in-house myofunctional option
Siama Muhammad, DDS and Natalia Plaza, RDH, orofacial myofunctional therapist and breathing reeducator, have collaborated to create this more affordable project after identifying insufficient access to myofunctional exercise classes and new developments. Below is the latest class letter for you to review and learn about how we might correct or improve tethered oral tissue (tongue ties, lip ties and buccal ties), snoring, open mouth posture, bruxism, obstructive sleep apnea, tongue thrusts and more. The number of providers available to meet patients needs is low, and cost is often an obstacle for treatment as well. By teaching orofacial myofunctional exercises in a group format we can significantly lower the cost for each patient who need this therapy, and begin to overcome some of the basic obstacles to treatment. This comprehensive 8 week course is limited to 8 people per class.
WHAT'S NEW: The Dr. Muhammad now offers ALF and NLA appliance therapy, and we are incorporating these appliances into the class protocol, as we believe this is the new standard of care at this point based on our ongoing continuing education in the field of functional dentistry and myofunctional sciences. We highly recommend having your appliance delivered BEFORE beginning myofunctional classes so you can be neurologically and structurally supported prior to starting muscular reeducation, which will also put your nervous system and physiology at an advantage, helping you learn exercises faster and retain the effects better. These appliances are not mandatory to join the class, however, most patient's case studies may remain compromised if an appliance is needed and not implemented. We will now be assessing the need for ALF and NLA with every patient intake. Depending on whether you get the ALF or NLA, your enrollment fee will reflect your individualized treatment plan. The ALF is $1,500 per appliance (upper and lower =$3000) and the NLA is $700. You cannot replace one for another, as they have different uses, thus, enrollment fees will vary. The ALF approach has a plan of $100/month for adjustments as you move forward, and can include up to three phases.
The steps to complete are as follows:
1. Imaging in-office $350 with Natalia (30 mins). This amount will be pro-rated to your final enrollment fee.
2. Consultation at a later date on Zoom with Natalia Plaza, RDH, OMFT
3. Enrollment paid in full, $1650-5000 depending on which appliance you need. This is not covered by insurance.
These 3 steps MUST be completed before the first class. This class is valued at $4,500-$7,500, and can thankfully be offered for much less due to all of the procedures being in-house done by two collaborating providers. Lastly, you do not have to change dentists, as this is muscular and structural therapy and not "dental" work.
ASSESSMENTS & CONSULTATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED one week before the class begins. THIS IS A TWO STEP PROCESS. PLEASE MIND OF YOUR TIMING & COMPLETE THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The class will feature:
1. (Optional) ALF or NLA appliance therapy according to the patient's individual needs
2. Individualized orofacial myofunctional therapy evaluation and consultation with Natalia Plaza, RDH, OMFT & Buteyko Breathing Method instructor
3. 8 orofacial myofunctional group exercise classes
4. A take-home exercise tool kit
5. Video instructions for each class
6. Two photobiomodulation laser treatments to neurologically prepare the muscles for release by improving muscle function and loosening fascial tension.
7. CO2 laser tongue tie release, i.e. frenuloplasty (when necessary; please schedule asap after enrolling).
8. Class recordings for review of discussion and concepts
9. Live Q & A with Dr. Muhammad about the frenuloplasty procedure and her technique and approach.
The class features both virtual and in-person exercise classes followed by a brief lecture (60 mins/class). You will be expected to complete exercises 3x/day on your own outside of class times for the active 8 weeks. Independent exercise sessions can run between 10-15 minutes depending on one’s level of muscular control. YOU MUST ABIDE BY THE PRE-PLANNED CLASS SCHEDULE. No personal arrangements will be made to the schedule, as we will progress as a group.
EXAMPLE OF A SCHEDULE
Pre-op Myo Classes Wednesdays at 8pm
Wed OCT 16: Class 1 will be in person at the 111 4th Ave location
Wed OCT 23: Class 2 ZOOM
Wed OCT 30 : Class 3 ZOOM
Wed NOV 6: Class 4 ZOOM
Wed NOV 13: Class 5 ZOOM (with live Q & A with Dr. Muhammad)
Wed NOV 20: Class 6 In person for pre-op check at the 111 4th Ave location
Friday NOVEMBER 22: FRENULOPLASTY in office at 111 4th Ave (60 min individual appts. if needed)
Post-op Myo Classes and wound care Wednesdays at 8pm
Wed NOV 27 *SKIP FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELS*, 11/28 is Thanksgiving
Wed DEC 4: Class 7 ZOOM
Wed DEC 11: Class 8 the final class will be in person at the 111 4th Ave location
Final assessments must be scheduled after the conclusion of the last class for assignment of maintenance exercises.
*VERY IMPORTANT: There will be no makeup classes as the name of the game is neuroplasticity, which is the process of creating new neural pathways for long lasting correct motor output, passive function and deep integration, and so, repeating and building upon previous exercises is essential. If you need additional sessions these will be private sessions with Natalia and fee for service.
Topics that will be covered in the lectures during the 8 week course include:
How tongue posture and movement affects craniofacial-respiratory growth and the entire body and being
Augmenting and restoring cranial movement
The importance of osteopathy
11 principles of Neuroplasticity
The benefits of nasal breathing & nitric oxide
Myofunctional nutritional counseling (functional food)
The importance of toning the health of the cranial nerves in question
Selective orofacial reflex pattern integration
Sleep breathing and sleep hygiene
Treating the body as one functional living unit
Benefits of red/infrared light therapy & photobiomodulation
Meet your program providers, Dr. Siama Muhammad & Natalia Plaza, RDH
Dr. Siama Muhammad is an insightful, detail-oriented dentist treating patients in Brooklyn, New York, and the surrounding communities. She has trained and received certification under Dr. Zaghi of the Breathe Institute in the functional frenuloplasty procedure. Her primary goal as a practitioner is to ensure that each of her patients is treated as an individual and receives the highest standard of care without pain. Dr. Muhammad has completed over 75 hours of CE credits in Airway Dentistry over the last 24 months and is passionate about getting to the root cause of dental and oral disease she sees everyday in practice. Dr. Muhammad holds membership with professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Functional Dentist Directory. Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Muhammad attended Boston University for her undergraduate education, graduating magna cum laude. She remained at the university to pursue her doctoral dental degree which she completed in 2005. Dr. Muhammad has also completed comprehensive implant training at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Patients visiting Dr. Muhammad can receive a full range of both general and cosmetic dental services. She provides veneers, crowns, fillings, root canals, extractions, implants, dental cleanings, preventative visits, and general consultations. Treatment is also available for issues including broken teeth and temporo-mandibular joint problems. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Muhammad enjoys hiking, boating, cliff jumping, cooking gourmet food, and spending time with her family
Natalia Plaza, RDH has worked as a licensed registered dental hygienist in Brooklyn, New York for the last 10 years, and has had her private practice in orofacial myofunctional therapy and breathing reeducation for the last 5 years. Natalia graduated Cum Laude from Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL in 2010, and she is very passionate about mindfulness, osteopathy, functional medicine & dentistry, nutrition and the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Natalia trained with Buteyko Clinic International, the International Association of Orofacial Myology, the Academy of Myofunctional Therapy, the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration - MNRI® Method, and completed all three levels of Quantum ALF courses and Photobiomodulation in 2022 at the ALF Educational Institute in the DC metro area with teachers James Bronson, DDS, Tasha Turzo, DO and Kathy Winslow, RDH, BS, COM. Natalia focuses on augmenting cranial motion by restoring correct orofacial myofunction, autonomic toning and breathing patterns in patients undergoing functional dental treatment and/or those with tethered oral tissues and dysfunctional breathing. She sees patients of all ages and levels of need. Natalia is currently pursuing a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to better understand the body and mind as one living and dynamic functioning unit. To work with Natalia on breathing reeducation or orofacial myofunctional therapy, please read her FAQS and then email her at info@myofunctionalme.org.
We wish you a wonderful autumn and look forward to continually being your source for cutting edge functional dental and myofunctional health and education.
-Brooklyn Oak Dental Care Team
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