Myofunctional

THERAPY

OROFACIAL

What is...

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?

A therapeutic modality with the goals of establishing...

1. Nasal Breathing

2. Balance of the Lips/Cheeks at Rest

3. Optimal Tongue Function/Tone/Rest Position
4. Proper Swallowing

When the functions and muscles of the mouth and face are not acting properly during speech, swallow, or at rest, it can cause all sorts of problems from newborns to adults.

Signs of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders?

Sleep + Breathing

Noisy Breathing
Mouth Breathing
Large Tonsils + Adenoids
Nightmares
Bedwetting
Visible movement of shoulders + upper chest when breathing
Hyperactivity + Cognitive Problems

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Habits

Thumb Sucking
Nail Biting
Tendency to chew on everything
Nose Picking
Picking at skin, hair, eyelashes
Frequent Throat-Clearing

The Nose

Nasal congestion
Loud, audible breathing
Over-breathing/hyperventilation
Excessive Yawning
Sniffling
Frequent runny nose

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The Lips

Open Mouth posture
Dry/Chapped
Lip Licking/Biting/Sucking
Drooling
Saliva visible at corners of mouth

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The Tongue

Tongue-Tie
Visible during speech
Scalloped edges
Tongue-Thrust
Difficulties Breastfeeding
Appears large and in the way...

The Mandible (Lower Jaw)

Tendency to shift to one side
Clicking, popping, or noise
Excessive gum chewing
Inability to open wide
Headaches/Facial pain
Excessive leaning on hands to support posture
Ear ringing, muffled sound/feeling

Contact Us

Phone

301-444-9337

Mail

TongueTieMaryland@gmail.com