Myofunctional Therapy (Global)
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Myofunctional disorders are when muscles in the head and neck are not functioning correctly. Dysfunctional muscles can interfere with proper breathing, chewing, swallowing, and growth and development of skeletal airways and jaws. Myofunctional therapy is a program of exercises of the facial muscles in the head and neck to restore proper function such as breathing, chewing, and swallowing. It is an interdisciplinary, holistic, and personalized approach to regain proper function. Signs and symptoms of a myofunctional disorder may include but is not limited to:

• Poor Sleep

• Brain Fog

• GERD/Acid Reflex/Gas

• TMJ Pain

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Irritability

• Mouth Breathing

• Sleep Apnea

• Poor Posture

• Neck and Back Pain

• Frequent Upper Respiratory Infections

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Digestive Issues

• Teeth Grinding/Clenching

• Poor Academic Performance

• Enlarged Tonsils/Adenoids

• Bed Wetting

• Allergies

• Frequent Upper Respiratory Infections

• Snoring

• Preeclampsia

• Pelvic Floor Disorder

• Needing Orthodontic Braces

• ADD/ADHD

• Hyperactivity,Behavioral Problems

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The goals of myofunctional therapy are
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• Lips Sealed Day and Night

• Nasal Breathing

• Proper Swallow

• Proper Tongue Posture (tongue lightly suctioned to the roof of the mouth and teeth slightly apart)

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Additional Benefits To Therapy

• Can Eliminate a Tongue Thrust

• Can Eliminate Mouth Breathing

• Can Reduce or Eliminate Snoring

• Can Reduce or Eliminate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI)

• Can Significantly Help With Speech

• Can Reduce Time in Speech Therapy

• Wound Care Management After a Tongue Tie or Lip Tie Release

• Can Help with TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) Symptoms

• Can Reduce or Eliminate Orthodontic Relapse

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