ALBERTA MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY
Improving Oral And Facial Growth and Function Through Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is the treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). When the muscles of the face and mouth develop abnormal patterns over a period of time, it can lead to a variety of problems, which we consider OMDs. OMDs can directly or indirectly affect facial and skeletal growth and development, breast feeding, speech, digestion, occlusion, the tempormandibular joint (TMJ), oral hygiene, the stability of orthodontic treatment, facial aesthetics and more.
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders include:
Alberta Myofunctional Therapy provides individualized therapy which includes exercises and neuromuscular re-education of the oral and facial muscles. This promotes positive growth patterns, correct chewing and swallowing, eliminates negative habits and trains the tongue and lips to rest in the correct position.
Contact us today for a consultation!
For further information about orofacial myofunctional therapy and orofacial myofunctional disorders, please visit www.iaom.com.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is the treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). When the muscles of the face and mouth develop abnormal patterns over a period of time, it can lead to a variety of problems, which we consider OMDs. OMDs can directly or indirectly affect facial and skeletal growth and development, breast feeding, speech, digestion, occlusion, the tempormandibular joint (TMJ), oral hygiene, the stability of orthodontic treatment, facial aesthetics and more.
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders include:
- Tongue Thrusting
- Low Tongue Posture
- Mouth Breathing
- Incorrect Chewing and Swallowing
- Tongue and Lip Ties
- Noxious habits such as nail biting, thumb or finger sucking and lip licking
Alberta Myofunctional Therapy provides individualized therapy which includes exercises and neuromuscular re-education of the oral and facial muscles. This promotes positive growth patterns, correct chewing and swallowing, eliminates negative habits and trains the tongue and lips to rest in the correct position.
Contact us today for a consultation!
For further information about orofacial myofunctional therapy and orofacial myofunctional disorders, please visit www.iaom.com.
