Oral Facial Myology
improving muscle patterns for better breathing, eating, and speaking
Orofacial Myology focuses on evaluating and treating the muscles of the face, lips, tongue, and jaw to support normal breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speech development. When these muscles aren't working efficiently, it can lead to myofunctional disorders, which may affect dental development, facial growth, and communication skills. Through targeted therapy and exercises, I help restore healthy muscle function to support optimal growth, clearer speech, and better overall oral function.
Oral Facial Myology can help with
- An open-mouth posture or habitual mouth breathing
- Thumb or finger sucking or other prolonged oral habits
- Speech sound errors or unclear articulation
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing food
- Crooked teeth or ongoing orthodontic concerns
- Challenges with breastfeeding in infants
- Suboptimal jaw or facial growth
