Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
How Do I Know If I Need Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Adults often discover that symptoms they’ve experienced for years are actually connected to incorrect breathing habits and oral function. What may seem like common, frustrating habits like snoring, sleep problems, and swallowing issues can reveal underlying orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). Symptoms of OMDs can sometimes be obvious, but many happen subtly over a long period of time, making the need for treatment unclear. Thankfully, East Texas Orofacial Myology makes relief easy, with thorough evaluations and expert treatments you can trust!
Treatment Can Help With Symptoms Such As:
Mouth Breathing
Inhaling and exhaling through the mouth instead of the nose, can cause problems like dental decay, sleep issues, and changes to facial structure.
Bad Oral Posture
Proper posture is when the tongue rests on the roof of the mouth, with lips closed and teeth slightly apart. Disrupted posture affects the whole body.
Tongue Thrust
Improper tongue posture, like tongue thrust, has the tongue pushing forward, against and/or between the front teeth, disrupting swallowing, speech, or rest.
Disordered Breathing
Harmful sleep breathing habits includes conditions where your breathing can repeatedly stop, slow down, and/or become obstructed during sleep.
Snoring
Though common, severe and disruptive snoring can be a warning sign of obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing routinely stops and starts.
Airway Concerns
Airway concerns are the main causes of orofacial myofunctional disorders. Obstructed airways can alter the tongue, jaw, and muscle function.
Muscle Tension
Muscle tension and improper patterns in your face, jaw, lips, and tongue, are all key components of harmful disorders, and related myofascial pain.
Jaw Instability
Jaw stability is a main part of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. The jaw serves as an important foundational anchor for proper tongue movement, chewing, and swallowing
Facial Pain
Facial pain often disrupts everyday life and function. Improper movements of the tongue, lips, and/or jaw causes abnormal muscle habits, and TMJ strain.
Bruxism
Bruxism is the involuntary or unconscious clenching, grinding, and bracing of the teeth and jaw muscles. It includes improper, repetitive muscle activity.
Chronic Clenching
Habitual, prolonged, and involuntary clenching of the teeth strains the jaw muscles, alters oral rest posture, and often signals underlying airway and tension issues.
Swallowing Dysfunction
Swallowing dysfunction is often seen as an incorrect or atypical swallowing pattern where the tongue pushes against or between teeth when swallowing.
What Does Treatment Include?
At East Texas Orofacial Myology, we believe in personalized care! Each Orofacial myofunctional therapy treatment plan is individualized based on your specific evaluation and goals, ensuring that you receive the most effective care on your journey to better health.
Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is provided by our certified orofacial myologist, with sessions consisting of photos, measurements, and exercises. Daily exercises are given to be performed at home.
Your Steps To Better Health:
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Recognize the problem. Many harmful symptoms can slip under the radar for years. Issues such as mouth breathing, bad oral posture, tongue thrust, disordered sleep, snoring, airway concerns, muscle tension, jaw instability, facial pain, chronic clenching, bruxism, and swallowing dysfunction are not normal and should be evaluated by a professional.
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Share your concerns. Tell us your worries and set up an appointment to receive a thorough evaluation by our lead Orofacial Myology Therapist. Our specialists will determine the core issues causing your symptoms and discuss treatment options. We value comprehensive treatment and personalized care, ensuring each plan is customized to your lifestyle and goals.
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Get the relief you deserve! Follow your specialized treatment plan and step into a better, healthier life. Treatment may include daily exercises for complete recovery and long-term success. Relief is possible, and you’ve already taken the first steps! Reach out through the contact form below and breathe easier knowing East Texas Orofacial Myology is here to help.
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We Can Help Make Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Easy!
Finding reliable treatments can be frustrating, especially when you don’t know where to start, but we help make it simple!
Whether you suffered with symptoms all your life or are a concerned parent looking for compassionate care for your little one, our clinic helps make your experience easy and effective.
At East Texas Orofacial Myology, we prioritize the overall health and happiness of our patients, big and small. Let us know your concerns and we’ll walk you through a professional evaluation and comprehensive understanding of your treatment options. You can get an in-person or telehealth appointment through our contact form or calling our office at 903-504-8586.
