Are you or a loved one struggling with mouth breathing? It's a common issue that affects not only our sleep but also our overall health and wellness. Fortunately, there is a solution - myofunctional therapy. This innovative treatment approach targets the root cause of mouth breathing by strengthening the muscles in your mouth and correcting […]
Myofunctional therapy is used to treat conditions that may affect a person's ability to chew, swallow, or rest the jaw properly. It can also be used to treat bruxism (teeth grinding). Myofunctional therapy helps correct the alignment of the jaw and teeth. Myofunctional therapy can also help improve facial symmetry. Explain Myofunctional Therapy Myofunctional therapy […]
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 habits are also known as myofunctional disorders. These disorders can strain the muscles, ligaments, and nerves in the jaw. Myofunctional therapy is a treatment for […]
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 muscles surrounding your mouth play an important role in moving your teeth. Correcting misalignment often requires permanently moving one or more teeth. Without proper muscle […]
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 as well. Mouth breathing also causes changes to the bone structure of the face, which can affect the shape of the face in later years. […]
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. Myofunctional therapy can help correct these bad habits and improve your oral health. Myofunctional Therapy Benefits Improve breathing and snoring issues Reduce sleep apnea symptoms […]
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 helps address the problems associated with the oral and facial muscles. This includes the muscles that control the tongue, lips, cheeks, breathing patterns, and jaw […]
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 breathing, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and misaligned teeth or jaws. Correcting the muscular function of these areas will help correct any associated issues and improve […]
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 following: Difficulty properly chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Difficulty biting and chewing tough foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Open-mouth posture, chronic mouth breathing, and mouth-breathing […]
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 to The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, or AAMDOMS, 30% of the population suffers from a temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. When a […]
