About
Misty Bridges BS, CFNC ,COM®
With over 30 years of experience in the dental field and a background in dental hygiene and oral health promotion, Misty is passionate about helping patients live healthier lives through education and treatment/therapy. She is the only therapist in East Texas certified by the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). She evaluates and treats orofacial dysfunctions such as thumb-sucking, nail-biting, tongue thrust, tethered oral tissues (tongue & lip ties), Temporalmandibular muscular Joint Dysfunction, open mouth postures along with breathing re-education as a Certified Buteyko Clinic Instructor. Functional Nutritional counseling is an additional service that is provided as Misty is a Certified Functional Nutritional Counselor. A certified functional nutrition counselor plays a crucial role in identifying the underlying factors contributing to a person’s health issues and supporting them through personalized nutrition strategies addressing the root cause of health concerns rather than just treating symptoms. Misty enjoys staying current on the latest continuing education and strives to give each patient excellent care.
East Texas Orofacial Myology opened in 2009 and is located in Tyler, TX. Hours are by appointment only but are flexible, allowing for the accommodation of busy schedules.
Misty Bridges, BS, CFNC, COM®
Buteyko Clinic Certified Instructor (certBBM)
Certified Munchee U Practitioner
Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC)
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Why is certification important?
Certification allows the patient or client to more easily narrow their search when searching for the most competent professional to assure that they are receiving the highest level of education and care. A Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) is an individual who has gone above and beyond taking an introductory course in Orofacial Myology and has undergone a rigorous certification process that includes both a written and an onsite clinical examination process. All COM®s remain accredited through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) and participate in recurrent continuing education courses to access the most current science and treatment methods available.
Our mission is dedicated to expanding the awareness of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in both the general public and other allied health professionals, educating and certifying our members in the proper diagnosis and treatment of them, and working to expand research related to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.