Myofunctional Therapy as One Piece of the Puzzle

It’s important to retrain the muscles and address any underlying conditions causing your issues. 

There are a host of reasons behind OMDs, like…

  • Nasal airway restrictions:

    Allergies, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, deviated septum

  • Repetitive oral habits:

    Thumb-sucking, nail-biting, cheek biting, lip biting, and shirt sucking

  • Muscle strength issues:

    Poor endurance related to developmental disorders or incorrect motor patterns

  • Structural abnormalities:

    Tongue-tie, lip tie, buccal ties, jaw alignment, or dental problems

The Importance of a Team Approach

When needed, we help identify the right professional to address structural and musculoskeletal issues. Avoid visiting the wrong provider by using our curated list to connect with a high-quality and knowledgeable professional. 

Some common referrals:

  • Dentist with an in-depth understanding of the airway

  • Endodontist

  • ENT

  • Allergist

  • Orthodontist

  • Sleep study

We’ve found again and again, once you get the anatomy in place, so much improves. Yet even with these structural fixes, you still need to retrain your muscles for optimal and lasting results. That’s where we come in. 

Each part of our bodies is inherently interconnected. Bone placement impacts muscle development, but the opposite is true as well. If you don’t retrain the muscles in your mouth, you’ll still have functional problems related to incorrect muscle patterns. Which in turn, impacts the formation and growth of bones related to the face and neck.