Myofunctional Therapy
Retraining Your Muscles for a Healthier Oral Environment
Some oral health issues and even orthodontic issues can be caused by the way we breathe and swallow. Issues like tongue thrusting and mouth breathing can wreak havoc on our oral health. Myofunctional therapy works to retrain the tongue, lip, and facial muscles to function properly. This can then reduce issues such as shifting of teeth, grinding, jaw pain, and create an overall healthier oral environment.
Myofunctional therapy helps by:
- Encouraging the proper resting positions of the tongue and lips to prevent mouth breathing
- Correcting habits such as tongue thrust to ensure proper tooth alignment
- Correcting abnormal muscle habits that lead to improper chewing or swallowing
- Reducing jaw pain, headaches, and tension
- Improving breathing and sleep
