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Myofunctional Therapy for TMJ: How it Helps?

NW MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Myofunctional Therapy for TMJ: How it Helps?

TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is a condition that causes pain in the jaw and face. TMJ often occurs as a result of chronic teeth grinding and jaw clenching. These …

What does Myofunctional Therapy Offer Braces and Orthodontic Appliance Treatment?

NW MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

What does Myofunctional Therapy Offer Braces and Orthodontic Appliance Treatment?

Myofunctional therapy involves a variety of exercises that strengthen and increase the mobility of the lips, cheeks, and tongue. This therapy is often recommended in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. The …

Treating Mouth Breathing with Myofunctional Therapy

NW MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Treating Mouth Breathing with Myofunctional Therapy

Do you know that mouth breathing can affect your facial growth as well? The muscles of mouth-breathing children are often tighter, and this can affect the symmetry of the face …

Myofunctional Therapy - Your Complete Guide to Treatment

NW MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Myofunctional Therapy - Your Complete Guide to Treatment

Myofunctional therapy (MFT) is a type of treatment that focuses on correcting poor oral habits. These habits, also known as “bad habits,” can cause oral imbalances and teeth alignment problems. …

Everything You Need To Know About Myofunctional Therapy

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Everything You Need To Know About Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy is a series of exercises that can correct improper oral habits that can cause orthodontic problems. What Is Myofunctional Therapy? Myofunctional therapy is a type of treatment that …

Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Megan Van Noy

Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Myofunctional therapy is a type of orthodontic treatment that focuses on correcting the muscular function of the orofacial area. This treatment involves the correction of oral habits such as mouth …

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) For Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

Megan Van Noy

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) For Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

Orofacial myofunctional disorders negatively affect the health and function of the muscles in the lips, face, and jaw. As a result, patients may experience a variety of problems, including the …

Myofunctional Therapy For TMJ

Megan Van Noy

Myofunctional Therapy For TMJ

Myofunctional therapy can treat a variety of conditions, in addition to preventing future problems. The most common conditions treated are sleep-disordered breathing, orthodontic relapse, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). According …

TMJ 101: All You Need to Know

MEGAN VAN NOY

TMJ 101: All You Need to Know

What is TMJ? Temporomandibular joint dysfunction or TMJ, is a condition that affects the jaw joint and associated muscles. If the joint is misaligned, it can cause symptoms such as …

Tongue-tie - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Megan Van Noy

Tongue-tie - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Tongue-tie is when the frenulum (the piece of skin under the tongue) is too short and restricts the movement of the tongue. The tongue-tie can be located at the front …

Sleep Apnea and Myofunctional Therapy

Megan Van Noy

Sleep Apnea and Myofunctional Therapy

Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person’s breathing pauses for periods of time while sleeping. The pauses typically last around 10 seconds and can occur up to 100 …

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