Myofunctional Therapy
Too many people are living with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and either don’t even realize it, or aren’t receiving adequate care they are looking for and deserve.
OMDs occur when the lips, jaws, or tongue interfere with facial development, caused by a variety of factors, including upper airway obstruction, poor oral habits (like nail biting), and more.
Your successful recovery comes when your needs are heard and your goals are met. With the guidance and support of a myofunctional therapist, these issues can be faced head-on with a personalized treatment plan in place.
How do I know if Myofunctional Therapy is right for me?
Myofunctional Therapy has helped those who have:
Sleep apnea
Missing or misaligned teeth (including wisdom teeth)
Clenching of teeth or have a history of grinding teeth
Trouble speaking clearly, chewing, or swallowing
Chronic stomach aches
TMD
Mouth breathing / Snoring
Still not sure if this is right for you? Check out my blog post about myofunctional therapy.
Personalized care is at the heart of myofunctional therapy.
It is a kind of therapeutic approach that will help you retrain orofacial muscle function in ways that work best for your recovery needs and personal goals. This is achieved through individualized daily exercises that can be both practiced together and in your own time.
Through myofunctional therapy, we will work together to reduce the symptoms of OMD and TMD through the improvement of speech, resting oral posture, and airway flow — all while building healthy oral habits and helping you become more aware of how your orofacial muscles work.
Do you have an orofacial myofunctional disorder, or experience TMJ-related issues?
Myofunctional therapy may be right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Myofunctional Therapy can only be performed by a Health Care Practitioner who has completed additional training in identifying and treating OMDs.
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No it shouldn't.
However, like any other rehabilitation plan, as you train the muscles and start to strengthen them, they could be a little sore after doing your exercises.
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Ideally, I ask that you perform your exercises twice daily. On average, they should take no more than 15-20 minutes each time.
We will look at your schedule and determine the best times and creative strategies for you to be able to do your exercises.
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It's hard to say since many factors come into play. It really depends on how your muscles respond to treatment, and how well you implement the homecare plan.
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Your need for myofunctional therapy will be based on your Health History Information combined with the assessment findings,
Once I present my assessment findings to you, I will let you know If I feel that you are a good candidate for Myo.
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When you book an appointment, that time is reserved specifically for you. A late cancellation or missed appointment leaves a hole in my day that could have been filled by another patient.
As such, I require 24 hours notice to cancel your appointment without penalty. Patients who cancel their appointment with less than 24 hours notice or miss their appointment entirely, will be charged the full treatment amount.
Missed appointment fees are not billable through your extended health benefits.
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I understand that life happens. If you are running late for your appointment, please text or call me. Your treatment will start when you arrive and end at the normally scheduled time. It will be up to my discretion whether or not I am able to accommodate the missed time to provide the full treatment length.
Regardless, you will be charged the full treatment amount as booked. Please note that if you are more than 15 minutes late without notice your appointment will be cancelled the above cancellation policy will apply.