Orofacial myology might sound
like a bit of a mouthful at first.
‘Orofacial’ refers to the face and mouth region while ‘myology’ is the area of medicine that’s focused on muscles and how they work. Together, these two words refer to healthcare that pays attention to treating problems of the face, jaw, and mouth by working with patients’ muscles.
Orofacial myologists are trained in recognizing problems in your muscles and working with you to overcome these by retraining the muscles to function as they should. Orofacial myology treats the cause, not just the symptoms.
Why is orofacial myofunctional therapy important?
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) can prove to be beneficial to children, teens, and adults, and corrections are usually maintained years after completing therapy. Proper muscle function may assist an orthodontist in bringing teeth together in a more desirable relationship, creating prolonged stability of occlusion. Early intervention may aid in normal dental growth and development. It can also improve adult-related issues such as oral resting posture that may be attributed to disrupted sleep, TMJ pain, and snoring.
What people are saying…
“We have been so happy with your help and exercises. You have a wonderful way with kiddos! We are so grateful for you! Thank you!”
- Pediatric Specialists of East Texas - Lufkin, TX
“Misty is knowledgeable, professional, and helps you move through the process in a systematic way that makes an overwhelming goal attainable. My son kicked his nail-biting habit, stopped snoring, stopped bed-wetting, and showed improvement in speech. I’m so grateful for practitioners committed to treating root problems and not just symptoms.”
- Amy Waters - Tyler, TX
“Misty Bridges is an absolutely brilliant orofacial myologist! She was immensely helpful to my wife as she was recovering from jaw surgery. My wife’s orthodontist noticed improvements and commended Misty’s work.”
- Mike - Tyler, TX