Improving breathing and jaw function through neuromuscular retraining
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a neuromuscular retraining of all muscles in and around the mouth and throat.
OMT can improve:
Jaw pain/strain
Jaw function
smile
prepare for tongue-tie surgery
improve the results of orthodontics
nasal breathing
reduce the effects of seasonal allergies
reduce asthma
reduce snoring and even sleep apnea
please see this video for more detailed information including before and after x-rays.
About Oral Therapy
This is my patient's before and after CBCT x-rays.
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Myofunctional Therapy simplified
Are you anatomy nerd like me?
click here for a great video on the 16 muscles of the tongue.
Most of us never realized how intricate the jaw is
click here to watch a simplified video of the individual jaw muscles in action.
Want to understand more about why you need a neuromuscular appliance?
Want to understand the science behind a Day and Night Appliance (DNA), MRNA or Homeoblock expansion/growth appliance?
See below for my own videos explaining tongue function.
Services
One-on-One
I usually work with patients one on one as each patient needs their own unique concerns addressed.
Two or Three in a Family
Family members often have very similar jaw issues and can be seen at the same time. If you have a family member (including a child) who wants to be seen with you and can meet with me at the same time I may give a discount.
Patient Testimonials
M.M.
"My neck doesn't feel nearly so tight as it did before. My jaw and ears feel better too I am excited to keep going!"
-at 7 weeks.
J.W.
"I can swallow more easily, I don't feel like I am going to choke."
-after 8 weeks and tongue-tie release
C.M.
I don't snore nearly as much as I did before, and my ribs don't hurt because my wife isn't poking me to wake up!"
-at 12 weeks
A.D.
"I just finished a run and I breathed through my nose the whole time!"
-at 4 months
K.J.
"My son's teeth are straighter!"
-at 9 months
M.C.
"My sleep tracker averaged 60/100,
now I score an I average 85/100,
I feel so much better!"
-at 10 weeks and tongue-tie release
