Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is the practice of how the oral and face muscles function together. When the muscles don’t function well it can change the appearance of the head, neck, teeth, and airway. OMT addresses the disorders that appear when a person has to compensate to function appropriately. Common treatment referrals are for: low tongue poster, mouth breathing, narrow/high palate. TMJ pain and discomfort. Habit elimination like nail biting and thumb sucking. 98% of the time myofunctional disorders are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a patients needs and often will require a team of providers.

Registered Dental Hygienist