Myofunctional Advantage provides individualized orofacial myofunctional therapy for children, teens, and adults. Therapy focuses on improving tongue posture, nasal breathing, lip seal, swallowing patterns, oral habits, and long-term muscle function.
Myofunctional therapy is a program of mouth and facial exercises used to treat incorrect patterns of muscle functions used for swallowing, breathing, and chewing.
Myofunctional therapy helps to create lasting healthy habits that help to create a harmonious relationship between the muscles of the face, mouth and throat. When working together properly, these muscles allow you to optimally breathe, chew, swallow and speak.
At Myofunctional Advantage, our mission is to restore healthy oral and facial muscle function through personalized therapy that supports better breathing, improved jaw comfort, restful sleep, and long-term wellness for clients with TMJ concerns and sleep-disordered breathing.
Myofunctional therapy can benefit both children and adults who are experiencing affects of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). OMDs are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth and may affect breastfeeding, facial skeletal growth and development, chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, TMJ movement, stability of orthodontic treatment, and facial esthetics.
Myofunctional therapy works by restoring proper function to the muscles of the mouth and face. The primary goals of myofunctional therapy are nasal breathing, a complete lip seal, proper tongue posture, and correct swallowing pattern. When these four goals are achieved, symptoms of OMDs decrease dramatically.
Nasal Breathing
Breathing through the nose is the way we are supposed to breathe. It filters, warms, and adds moisture to air. Healthy nitric oxide is released when you breathe through your nose.
The tongue is supposed to fill up the entire roof of the mouth. When it does, it provides a support structure for the upper jaw which allows the teeth to grow in straighter and assists in proper facial development.
Our lips should rest naturally and comfortably together. When your mouth is closed, you sleep better at night and have a lower risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease.
A proper swallow pattern prevents air from entering the stomach when you eat or drink, which can cause digestive issues such as acid reflux, stomach pain, gas, and bloating.
Orofacial myofunctional disorders can present in many different ways and cause a variety of symptoms that impact daily life. Click the links below for self assessment checklists to determine if your symptoms could be related to an OMD.
Schedule a time to connect with one of our therapists to determine whether a myofunctional therapy program is right for you.
During your evaluation, your therapist will perform a comprehensive examination, evaluate your range of motion, conduct a thorough health screening, and discuss the goals you wish to achieve and how myofunctional therapy can help.
Once you have decided that you are ready to begin your custom myofunctional therapy program, scheduling is easy and convenient. Most sessions can take place through telehealth in the comfort of your home.
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