How effective is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

There are many factors that contribute to the success of the therapy program. Effective communication and cooperation between therapist and the dental and medical community are essential. In addition, the patient’s desire, dedicated cooperation, and self-discipline are necessary, as well as support from others. To ensure optimum results with children undergoing therapy, parental involvement and encouragement are important and necessary.

Benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy may include:

• Correcting and improving tongue and lip postures which can aid in the development of normal patterns of dental eruption and alignment.

• Assisting in the stabilization of the teeth during and/or after orthodontic treatment or jaw surgery

• Identifying the need and referring for Speech treatment. Supporting the remediation of speech errors differently than some traditional methods (when working with a speech-language pathologist trained in Orofacial Myology).