Myofunctional Therapy
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy for children is a type of treatment that focuses on improving the function of the muscles used in breathing, swallowing, and speaking. It involves exercises and use of devices, such as oral appliances, to help correct muscle function and improve breathing during sleep.
This therapy for children can be a helpful and non-invasive approach to addressing a range of oral motor and breathing issues.
Does my Child Need Myofunctional Therapy?
There are several signs that your child may benefit from myofunctional therapy:
Mouth breathing
If your child frequently breathes through their mouth rather than their nose, it could be a sign of a myofunctional disorder.
Thumb-sucking
Children with myofunctional disorders may have difficulty with speech and language development, including lisping, stuttering, or difficulty pronouncing certain sounds.
Open bite
An open bite occurs when the front teeth do not come together properly when the mouth is closed, and can be a sign of a myofunctional disorder.
Sleep apnea
Myofunctional therapy can be an effective treatment for sleep apnea in children, so if your child has been diagnosed with this condition, myofunctional therapy may be recommended.
If your child exhibits any of these signs or if you have concerns about their oral function, it may be worth consulting with our specialists to determine if myofunctional therapy could be a beneficial treatment option for your child.
Treatment for Children
Here are some common treatments used in myofunctional therapy:
Tongue and Lip Exercises
These exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles in the tongue and promote proper tongue placement. There are also lip exercises to help improve lip strength and tone, which can improve overall oral function.
Breathing and Swallowing exercises
Breathing exercises are used to teach proper breathing techniques, including nasal breathing and diaphragmatic breathing. Swallowing exercises can help promote proper swallowing patterns and improve oral muscle function
Orthodontics and Orthopedics Procedure
Oral appliances that correct and facial structure, also known as facial modification procedure. We utilize Braces and Jaw expanders to imporve the function of teeth and better align the jaw.
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