EP 42 : What is Oral Myofunctional Therapy

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I have trained to offer a new modality of treatment called orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT). “Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a neuro-muscular education or re-education of the oral facial muscles through a series of exercises, to assist in the development or develop proper function of the mouth and face. It is a modification of behaviors to eliminate dysfunctional habits. It works with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks and face and their proper functions such as breathing, sucking, chewing, swallowing and speech as well as the rest position of the tongue and cheeks. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is about recognizing and treating functional disorders and habits. It helps to eliminate bad habits, which cause dysfunction like mouth breathing, low tongue rest position, improper chewing, swallowing and breathing. It is based on scientific principles and can be very successful in: • Improve lip seal • Eliminating oral habits – e.g. binkies, nail biting, thumb sucking, lip sucking or licking • Improve the tone and potions of the tongue • Promote proper swallowing and chewing • Stop Mouth breathing and Improve Nasal breathing Goals of Myofunctional therapy: The Four Main Goals of Myofunctional Therapy, and the corresponding Dysfunctions to identify Mouth breathing Tongue thrust swallowing Low tongue posture Open mouth posture ( lips apart) For a free 15 minute consultation go to dentalhygiene411.com or https://thehealthymouthmovment.as.me/

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