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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is a specialised approach designed to retrain muscle function in the face and mouth, supporting a healthy and balanced orofacial environment. This therapy can help stabilise dental and orthodontic treatments, improve speech clarity, enhance appearance, and promote lifelong oral health.
Meera Mehta is a certified Orofacial Myologist and Highly specialist speech and language therapist with advanced training in Orofacial Myology. She uses targeted exercises to restore proper function to the tongue, lips, and jaw. These exercises can significantly reduce or eliminate challenges such as drooling, lip biting, chewing issues, open mouth resting postures, articulation difficulties, and incorrect swallowing patterns.
Meera collaborates closely with other professionals, including Osteopaths, ENTs, Orthodontists, Dentists, and sleep and airway specialists, to ensure comprehensive care.
Oro-facial Myofunctional Therapy
Who Benefits from Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial myofunctional disorders, such as abnormal tongue resting postures and swallowing patterns, can disrupt the natural coordination of facial muscles. By engaging and training specific facial muscles, we can achieve proper balance and functionality in the orofacial region.
Common Symptoms Addressed
- Snoring
- Drooling
- Tongue thrusting
- Orofacial pain
- Teeth grinding
- Speech sound errors
- Habitual open mouth resting posture
- Thumb and finger-sucking habits
- TMJ dysfunction, such as grinding, clenching, and jaw pain
- Forward tongue rest posture (either between or against the teeth)
Why Early Identification and Treatment Matter
Identifying and treating orofacial myofunctional disorders early can promote normal dental development and prevent habits from becoming deeply ingrained. However, the age of the patient is less important than their motivation to succeed.
Young
Children
- Assessments can start as early as 4 years old.
Older
Children
- Ages 7 and 8 are often ideal for beginning therapy.
Adolescents
and
Adults
- People of all ages can benefit, with therapy aiding in achieving and maintaining proper muscle function for improved dental stability and speech.
Myofunctional Therapy Benefits for Teens and Adults
In adolescents and adults, myofunctional therapy supports proper muscle function, which can:
- Help orthodontists achieve a more desirable alignment of the teeth.
- Stabilise occlusion, making dental corrections more lasting.
What to Expect in Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy is a simple, painless process focused on strengthening and retraining the muscles of the tongue, lips, and jaw, as well as improving swallowing and breathing patterns.
Therapy Addresses Harmful Oral Habits,
Including:
Including:
- Prolonged pacifier use
- Thumb or finger-sucking
- Biting nails, cheeks, or lips
- Tongue sucking
- Clenching or grinding teeth
Key Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy:
- Establishing healthy tongue and lip postures, which support natural dental alignment.
- Thumb or finger-sucking
- Biting nails, cheeks, or lips
- Tongue sucking
- Clenching or grinding teeth
Key Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy:
- Establishing healthy tongue and lip postures, which support natural dental alignment.
- Stabilising teeth during or after orthodontic treatment or jaw surgery.
- Improving speech sound production in ways that traditional methods may not address.
Schedule Your Myofunctional Evaluation Today!
Take the first step toward a healthier, more functional orofacial environment. Book your evaluation with us to explore how therapy can benefit you or your child.
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