With myofunctional therapy at Peak Sleep Airway, Sophia Nield, RDH, OM, can help you improve the function of your tongue and other facial muscles.
If you are interested in learning more and starting your new treatment, contact Peak Sleep Airway at 435-535-3591 today and set up your appointment with our orofacial myologist! We are excited to help you improve your oral and overall health with myofunctional therapy in Logan, Utah.
If an issue with your child’s tongue or facial muscles is making it difficult for them to perform daily functions correctly, such as breathing, chewing, swallowing or speaking, our dentist may recommend myofunctional therapy. This treatment helps many patients achieve a healthier overall lifestyle by improving their oral functions.
Like other exercise-based therapies, myofunctional therapy, also known as orofacial myology, uses a series of simple, painless exercies designed to address your individual needs in order to improve the health and function of your mouth. Whether you or your child needs help learning to properly breathe through the nose, correctly chew or swallow, or correct a tongue thrust, we can help. Myofunctional therapy also has an added benefit of encouraging positive oral and skeletal development when introduced to children, helping them avoid future dental and orofacial problems. When practied on a regular basis, myofunctional exercises can help you achieve a healthy smile and propery aligned facial struction.
Myofunctional therapy can be used to address a number of orofacial myofunction disorders (OMD) or other issues, including:
Drooling
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Forward head posture
Orthodontic or braces relapse
Airway obstruction (sleep apnea)
TMJ disorders
Long face syndrome
Chronic fatigue
Lisps and other speech impediments
Facial grimace
Thumb or finger sucking
Nail biting
Tongue thrusting
Binky use (how to stop using a binky)
Mouth breathing and nasal breathing
Orthodontic issues such as an open bite or crooked teeth
Tight frenum or tongue tie (frenectomy and post frenulum exercises)
Thumbsucking
You can learn more about myofunctional therapy by calling our office and scheduling a consultation with our experienced orofacial myologist. Our team is happy to help!
A specialized approach to orthodontic treatment that focuses on correcting the underlying causes of misalignment in the teeth and jaws, rather than just straightening the teeth for cosmetic purposes.
Specialized treatment approach that focuses on correcting improper muscle function and swallowing patterns in the mouth and face to improve overall oral health and function.
Treatment method that involves using custom-made oral devices to help manage sleep apnea and improve breathing during sleep.
Help treat sleep apnea and other sleep breathing disorders
