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Enhance Your Oral Health with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Therapy that aims to support your goals!

WHAT IS OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?

Proper positioning of the face, mouth, and tongue muscles is essential for speaking, eating, and breathing. Myofunctional therapy aids individuals of all ages with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), such as tongue thrusting, to improve their efficiency in these activities.

For those with OMDs, myofunctional therapy incorporates various exercises aimed at correcting bite issues, enhancing breathing, and improving poor facial rest posture. This training targets the soft tissues of the orofacial complex— including the face, neck, and mouth—to achieve optimal tongue position and posture for oral relaxation. Treatment is customized based on age and specific symptoms, benefiting clients across all age groups.

Additionally, myofunctional therapy supports both pre- and post-surgical cases by preparing the orofacial muscles for surgery and aiding in recovery, ensuring better outcomes and expedited healing.

Symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)

  1. A person who never uses their nose and constantly breathes through their mouth.

  2. Lack of tongue movement.

  3. Current or History of messy or challenging eating. 

  4. An underbite, overbite, or further dental issues.

  5. Even when not talking or using the tongue, the tongue protrudes past the teeth.

  6. Drooling, particularly after age 2.

  7. A challenge in swallowing with the mouth closed.

Causes of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD)

  1. Blocked nasal passageways because of allergies or large tonsils. Some people may need to breathe through their mouths when their nasal passages are congested.

  2. Anything that makes it difficult to keep the lips together at rest or causes the tongue to be misplaced.

  3. The habit of chewing and sucking after the age of three.

Our Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Services

Orofacial Muscle Strengthening With Neuromuscular Exercise Therapy - Allimeden

Orofacial Muscle Strengthening With Neuromuscular Exercise Therapy

Allimeden provides face exercise services where Rebecka guides the muscles into proper rest position. Orofacial Neuromuscular exercise therapy helps strengthen and tone the muscles of the face which can result in a more youthful appearance and reducing signs of aging. Exercise is essential for any healthcare regimen and the face muscle strengthening exercises at Allimeden works by strengthening the muscles and increases muscle fibers' thickness. Within two weeks of face muscle strengthening exercises, clients can see positive changes in the skin and tone of the face.

Tongue Therapy - Allimeden Integrative Orofacial Functional Medicine & Recovery

Tongue Therapy

Allimeden provides specialized tongue therapy services aimed at re-educating and strengthening the muscles of the tongue and orofacial region. We conduct targeted exercises to help individuals learn how to engage these muscles effectively in their proper positions. Through personalized guidance and techniques, patients can work towards enhancing their oral motor skills and overall orofacial function for improved speech, swallowing, and other related functions.

Why Choose Us?

At Allimeden, we understand the complexities involved in palliative and rehabilitative care. We are happy to provide compassionate and effective treatments tailored to your individual needs. Whether you're receiving care at home or in our office, you can expect the highest level of professionalism and personalized attention.

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