We specialize in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Performance Breathing
Clinic operated by a Board Certified Orofacial Myologist in Sherwood Park.
We provide effective therapy for patients who have issues related to muscles in-and-around the oral and facial complex.
We often work with, and rehabilitate the complex muscles in the head, neck, face, mouth, jaw – and everything within that! The goal is to train and improve the strength, tone and range of motion of muscle groups. Simultaneously, we rehabilitate orofacial function so that patients can speak, chew, swallow correctly, which ultimately helps them breathe and sleep better as well. We provide restorative therapy, pre-op/post- op therapy, and treatment of orofacial myofunctional dysfunctions and disorders (OMDs).
Orofacial myology - also called orofacial myofunctional therapy - is a type of palpable regime based on exercises that rehabilitates and re-balances muscles in and around the entire oral and facial complex including the tongue, jaw, airway space, and muscles used in swallowing.
The main goals of orofacial myology are to help better facilitate the usage of the nasal passageway, an effortlessly closed lip seal when at rest, and proper tongue resting position to help guide proper development of posture and the orofacial (mouth and face) complex.
With better balance in the oral and facial complex and affiliated structures this will promote more stability and comfort in the orofacial complex and rest postures of the affiliated muscle structures. Subsequently, a more optimal direction of dental arch development and growth pattern in children and adults is created.
Orofacial Myology is often discussed when practitioners are looking to treat:
Chronic headaches
Open mouth rest posture
Mouthbreathing
Open bites
TMJD or neck pains
Grinding, clenching or bruxing
Early signs of grinding in children
Snoring
Mild sleep apnea
Low tongue rest posture
Improper swallowing
Noxious non-nutritive habits like digit sucking, lip licking
Lisp
Orthodontic relapse
Tongue-tie/ ankyloglossia
Appliance therapy muscular retraining
Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of body.
Orofacial dysfunctions are often indicative of systemic health factors. Left untreated, orofacial issues may lead to further physiological problems.
Structural
Structural issues can include snoring, sleep apnea, tongue-tie and nasal obstruction. We are able to identify the underlying cause and provide treatment.
Myofunctional
How we use our facial muscles creates a daily pattern that impacts development. Myofunctional therapy exercises and techniques can help provide lasting improvements in a patients breathing, tongue placement, chewing and swallowing.
Behavioural
Sleep is a core component of overall health. Myofunctional therapy can provide regimen and hygiene to promote health sleep patterns that are synced with a body’s biological rhythm.
