myofunctional therapy
Myofunctional Therapy consists of highly effective physical therapy exercises to improve breathing, bite, and orofacial posture. Engaging in myofunctional therapy can help train your child's orofacial muscles to function at the height of their ability for a lifetime.
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What we do
Myofunctional therapy helps by training the soft tissues of the face, neck, and mouth. By training the muscles in the face to act in their optimal biological way, muscle memory can keep the teeth and jaw in alignment as your child grows and develops.
At Post Oak Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Chang will work with your child in the office to teach them simple, everyday exercises that activate proper functioning of the tongue and facial muscles. Depending on the needs of the patient, Dr. Chang will address the patient’s tongue and lip resting posture, establish nasal breathing patterns, or eliminate harmful habits like thumb-sucking. For the best results, the patient should consistently practice the exercises they are taught in the office until the improper muscle pattern is corrected. Treatment time varies, but generally spans over a 6-12 month period.
Results
With myofunctional therapy, a patient can regain the joy of eating, speaking, breathing, and even sleeping more soundly. Cosmetic improvements can help restore confidence and self-esteem. We believe that everyone deserves to be educated about myofuncitonal disorders and treated if they suffer from OMDs
