MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. 

AOMT (Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy)

  • OMDs May Affect, Directly and/or Indirectly

    • breastfeeding
    • facial skeletal growth and development
    • chewing
    • swallowing
    • speech
    • occlusion
    • temporomandibular joint movement
    • oral hygiene
    • stability of orthodontic treatment
    • facial esthetics, and more.

  • Common Issues Associated with OMDs

    • tongue thrust
    • tongue and lip ties
    • abnormal bite (improper alignment of upper and lower teeth)
    • mouth breathing
    • difficulty chewing, biting, swallowing, digesting food
    • articulation disorder 
    • TMJ dysfunction
    • stomach distress from aerophagia 
    • airway obstruction
    • snoring
    • mild to moderate sleep apnea 
    • thumb sucking/pacifier and other oral habits
    • headache and other facial/neck pain or tension
    • postural issues

  • Goals of Myofunctional Therapy

    • Establish nasal breathing
    • Promote lip seal
    • Promote proper tongue rest posture 
    • Develop correct swallow pattern 
    • Correct dysfunctional habits

  • Rehabilitation Provided for

    • tongue thrust
    • incorrect tongue rest-posture
    • swallow disorders
    • chewing disorders
    • improper breathing patterns
    • thumb sucking and other oral habits
    • Pre and post-surgical lingual and labial frenectomy therapy
    • Jaw pain related to OMDs

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